ZIP Code · NE

ZIP 68528

Part of Lincoln, NE

Pop. 7,273·Lancaster County·18th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska

Median rent (all units)

$1,484/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$448

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 68528 · $1,484

More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Nebraska

Rent in ZIP 68528 changed +7.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($75,740) is $1,894 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,380); a 3-bedroom is $1,920.

Rank in Lincoln

13th cheapest of 14 ZIP codes in Lincoln.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 68522, 4 miles away, rents for 14% less ($1,270/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 68528. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,808/yr

At $1,484/mo median

Location

CityLincoln

StateNE

CountyLancaster County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 68528 covers Lincoln, NE. The median rent here is $1,484/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($75,740/yr), ZIP 68528 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $59,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,484/mo in ZIP 68528. The local median household income is $75,740/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68528?

Rent in ZIP 68528 has risen 7.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 68528 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68528 is one of the pricier among Nebraska ZIP codes for rent, ranking #18 of 52 at $1,484/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 68528 changed +7.1%, against a typical +2.3% across the 47 Nebraska ZIP codes Zillow tracks.