NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68045

NE · Population: 2,149

A
82/100
80
A
Safety
88
A
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
92
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68045

Zip code 68045 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 2,149 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $75,568 and home values around $148,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.3%.

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
$75,568
Home Value
$148,900
Rent
$675/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
25.5%
Unemployment
0.3%
Owner-Occupied
72.2%
Rent Burden
10.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety80ALower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy92A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).