NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68008

NE · Population: 12,662

A
87/100
90
A+
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
84
A
Quality of Life
83
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68008

Zip code 68008 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 12,662 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $87,196 and home values around $244,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 37.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.6%.

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
$87,196
Home Value
$244,700
Rent
$921/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
37.6%
Unemployment
2.6%
Owner-Occupied
80.4%
Rent Burden
12.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life84AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy83ALower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted 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).