Zip Code 68142

NE · Population: 5,090

A
80/100
61
B
Safety
80
A
Affordability
93
A+
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68142

Zip code 68142 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 5,090 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

With a median household income of $117,745 and home values around $283,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 48.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.2%.

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
$117,745
Home Value
$283,100
Rent
$1,523/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
48.1%
Unemployment
0.2%
Owner-Occupied
95.4%
Rent Burden
15.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety61BLower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life93A+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).