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ZIP 68512

Part of Lincoln, NE
Pop. 13,802·Lancaster County·17th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,491/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$439
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ZIP 68512 · $1,491
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,370
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,060
Research median
$1,370/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,892/yr
At $1,491/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyLancaster County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68512 (Lincoln, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 51.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,802
Median income
$104,448
Median age
38.8
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
21.3%
22.7%
26.2%
18.8%
Under 1821.3%
18–3422.7%
35–5426.2%
55–6411%
65+18.8%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
85.9%
White85.9%
Black1.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian7%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
16.5%
30.2%
51.1%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma16.5%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+51.1%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68512 in Lincoln, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,169 → $1,491
up 27.5%
Income
$88,141 → $104,448
up 18.5%
Population
13,830 → 13,802
down 0.2%
Renter share
34.6% → 34.4%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
49.3% → 51.1%
+1.8 pts
Median age
36.8 → 38.8
+2.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 68512 in Lincoln, NE has climbed by $322 per month, settling near $1,491 after starting the period at $1,169. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,141 in 2021 to $104,448 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 68512 in Lincoln, NE market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 68512 covers Lincoln, NE. The median rent here is $1,491/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($104,448/yr), ZIP 68512 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68512?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68512 (Lincoln, NE) is $1,491. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68512 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68512's median rent of $1,491/mo is $439 (23%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 68512 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68512 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #17 out of 51 ZIPs tracked at $1,491/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68512?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,491/mo in ZIP 68512. The local median household income is $104,448/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68512?

Rent in ZIP 68512 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 68512 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68512 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,491/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($104,448/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68512 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68512 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of ZIP 68512 households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68512 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68512 compare to the rest of Lincoln?

ZIP 68512 is pricier than Lincoln as a whole. At $1,491/mo, it's $153 above the Lincoln citywide median of $1,338/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68512 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68512 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,491/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 68512's median household income ($104,448/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68512 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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