NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68157

NE · Population: 5,457

B+
73/100
91
A+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
46
C
Jobs
Zip 68157, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68157

Zip code 68157 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 5,457 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $90,556 and home values around $200,100, 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 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 7.3% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$90,556
Home Value
$200,100
Rent
$1,398/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
27.8%
Unemployment
7.3%
Owner-Occupied
69%
Rent Burden
18.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy46CLower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).