NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68502

NE · Population: 26,784

B+
74/100
68
B
Safety
75
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 68502, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68502

Zip code 68502 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 26,784 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $63,792 and home values around $199,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 37.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$63,792
Home Value
$199,800
Rent
$808/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
37.7%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
53.2%
Rent Burden
15.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety68BLower crime = higher score
Affordability75B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).