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ZIP 68528

Part of Lincoln, NE
Pop. 7,273·Lancaster County·11th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,648/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.4%
Month-over-Month
+7.2%
vs US Median
-$282
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ZIP 68528 · $1,648
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,070
Research median
$1,380/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
$19,776/yr
At $1,648/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyLancaster County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68528 (Lincoln, NE) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 45.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,273
Median income
$75,740
Median age
28.4
Renters
44.9%
Age distribution
25.3%
35.5%
22.8%
Under 1825.3%
18–3435.5%
35–5422.8%
55–648.3%
65+8.1%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
White78.7%
Black6.1%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian5.4%
Other3%
Education (25+)
17.5%
33.6%
45.7%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma17.5%
Some college33.6%
Bachelor's+45.7%
Housing tenure
55.1%
44.9%
Owner55.1%
Renter44.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68528 in Lincoln, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,434 → $75,740
up 10.7%
Population
6,292 → 7,273
up 15.6%
Renter share
37.3% → 44.9%
+7.6 pts
Bachelor's+
37.9% → 45.7%
+7.8 pts
Median age
31.7 → 28.4
-3.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $68,434 to $75,740 across the same window, up 10.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,292 to 7,273 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.6% change. About 44.9% of households rent today, against 37.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.9% to 45.7%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 68528 covers Lincoln, NE. The median rent here is $1,648/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($75,740/yr), ZIP 68528 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68528?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68528 (Lincoln, NE) is $1,648. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68528 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68528's median rent of $1,648/mo is $282 (15%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 68528 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68528 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #11 out of 51 ZIPs tracked at $1,648/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68528?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,648/mo in ZIP 68528. The local median household income is $75,740/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68528?

Rent in ZIP 68528 has increased 23.4% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68528 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68528 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,648/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($75,740/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68528 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68528 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.9% of ZIP 68528 households are renters, while 55.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68528 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68528 compare to the rest of Lincoln?

ZIP 68528 is pricier than Lincoln as a whole. At $1,648/mo, it's $310 above the Lincoln citywide median of $1,338/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68528 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68528 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,648/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 68528's median household income ($75,740/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68528 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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