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ZIP 68522

Part of Lincoln, NE
Pop. 14,836·Lancaster County·47th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,123/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-4.4%
vs US Median
-$807
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 68522 · $1,123
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,000
Research median
$1,330/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$13,476/yr
At $1,123/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyLancaster County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68522 (Lincoln, NE) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,836
Median income
$77,597
Median age
32.7
Renters
27.9%
Age distribution
23.6%
30.3%
29.9%
Under 1823.6%
18–3430.3%
35–5429.9%
55–648.8%
65+7.4%
Gender
53.8%
46.2%
Male53.8%
Female46.2%
Race & ethnicity
73.4%
White73.4%
Black8.5%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian3.6%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
14.1%
25.8%
33.5%
26.6%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+26.6%
Housing tenure
72.1%
27.9%
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68522 in Lincoln, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,946 → $77,597
up 10.9%
Population
13,527 → 14,836
up 9.7%
Renter share
27.2% → 27.9%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
29.5% → 26.6%
-2.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $77,597 today, compared with $69,946 five years earlier. The population has grown by 9.7% since 2021, moving from about 13,527 residents to roughly 14,836. College-educated residents now make up 26.6% of adults here, versus 29.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 68522 covers Lincoln, NE. The median rent here is $1,123/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,330/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($77,597/yr), ZIP 68522 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68522?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68522 (Lincoln, NE) is $1,123. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68522 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68522's median rent of $1,123/mo is $807 (42%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 68522 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68522 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #47 out of 51 ZIPs at $1,123/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68522?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,123/mo in ZIP 68522. The local median household income is $77,597/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68522?

Rent in ZIP 68522 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 68522 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68522 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,123/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($77,597/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68522 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68522 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.9% of ZIP 68522 households are renters, while 72.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68522 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68522 compare to the rest of Lincoln?

ZIP 68522 is more affordable than Lincoln overall. At $1,123/mo, it's $215 below the Lincoln citywide median of $1,338/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68522 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68522 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,123/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 68522's median household income ($77,597/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68522 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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