Zip Code 68462

NE · Population: 4,822

B+
76/100
61
B
Safety
91
A+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 68462, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68462

Zip code 68462 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 4,822 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $102,948 and home values around $245,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1%.

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
$102,948
Home Value
$245,300
Rent
$929/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
36.9%
Unemployment
1%
Owner-Occupied
82.1%
Rent Burden
10.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety61BLower crime = higher score
Affordability91A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).