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ZIP 68526

Part of Lincoln, NE
Pop. 7,944·Lancaster County·24th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,438/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.1%
vs US Median
-$492
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ZIP 68526 · $1,438
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,170
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$2,000
4 BR+
$2,160
Research median
$1,440/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
$17,256/yr
At $1,438/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyLancaster County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68526 (Lincoln, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 61.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,944
Median income
$113,910
Median age
40.9
Renters
26%
Age distribution
28.4%
13.8%
26.6%
14%
17.3%
Under 1828.4%
18–3413.8%
35–5426.6%
55–6414%
65+17.3%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
89.1%
White89.1%
Black0.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian5.1%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
23.1%
61.2%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma11.6%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+61.2%
Housing tenure
74%
26%
Owner74%
Renter26%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68526 in Lincoln, NE has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,127 → $1,438
up 27.6%
Income
$128,750 → $113,910
down 11.5%
Population
8,009 → 7,944
down 0.8%
Renter share
17.8% → 26%
+8.2 pts
Bachelor's+
62.1% → 61.2%
-0.9 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.9
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 68526 in Lincoln, NE stood at $1,127 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,438, reflecting a 27.6% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 68526 in Lincoln, NE now reports about $113,910, up from $128,750 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 26% of households, compared with 17.8% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 68526 in Lincoln, NE reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 68526 covers Lincoln, NE. The median rent here is $1,438/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($113,910/yr), ZIP 68526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68526?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68526 (Lincoln, NE) is $1,438. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68526's median rent of $1,438/mo is $492 (25%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 68526 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68526 falls in the middle range for Nebraska, ranking #24 out of 51 ZIPs at $1,438/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,438/mo in ZIP 68526. The local median household income is $113,910/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68526?

Rent in ZIP 68526 has increased 4.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68526 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,438/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($113,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68526 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26% of ZIP 68526 households are renters, while 74% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68526 compare to the rest of Lincoln?

ZIP 68526 is pricier than Lincoln as a whole. At $1,438/mo, it's $100 above the Lincoln citywide median of $1,338/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68526 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,438/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 68526's median household income ($113,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68526 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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