NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68508

NE · Population: 17,056

C
47/100
50
C+
Safety
28
F
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
47
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68508

Zip code 68508 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 17,056 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 47/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

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

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $95,500 and median rent of $729/month against a median income of $34,520. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 33.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7% 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
$34,520
Home Value
$95,500
Rent
$729/mo
Median Age
21
College Educated
33.4%
Unemployment
7%
Owner-Occupied
8.6%
Rent Burden
25.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability28FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy47CLower unemployment = higher
Overall47CWeighted 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).