NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68005

NE · Population: 21,937

B+
70/100
66
B
Safety
63
B
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 68005, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68005

Zip code 68005 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 21,937 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $62,345, with home values near $179,300 and rents around $1,015/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 29% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$62,345
Home Value
$179,300
Rent
$1,015/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
29%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
56.6%
Rent Burden
19.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability63BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).