NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68505

NE · Population: 18,205

B+
75/100
76
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
Zip 68505, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68505

Zip code 68505 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 18,205 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), 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 $71,962 and home values around $201,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.7%.

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
$71,962
Home Value
$201,100
Rent
$1,083/mo
Median Age
31
College Educated
33.7%
Unemployment
2.7%
Owner-Occupied
58.4%
Rent Burden
18.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety76B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+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).