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Zip Code 68421

NE · Population: 1,046

C+
58/100
59
C+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
21
F
Jobs
Zip 68421, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68421

Zip code 68421 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 1,046 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 58/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

With a median household income of $55,368 and home values around $96,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 15.2% 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
$55,368
Home Value
$96,000
Rent
$542/mo
Median Age
21
College Educated
36.7%
Unemployment
15.2%
Owner-Occupied
70.1%
Rent Burden
11.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety59C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy21FLower unemployment = higher
Overall58C+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).