NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68301

NE · Population: 1,501

A+
92/100
92
A+
Safety
95
A+
Affordability
89
A
Quality of Life
92
A+
Jobs
Zip 68301, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68301

Zip code 68301 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 1,501 residents. It receives an overall grade of A+ (score: 92/100), 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 $105,000 and home values around $267,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 42.8% 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
$105,000
Home Value
$267,300
Rent
$1,003/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
42.8%
Unemployment
0.2%
Owner-Occupied
84.5%
Rent Burden
11.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability95A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life89AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy92A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall92A+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).