NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68517

NE · Population: 539

A
86/100
92
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
Zip 68517, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68517

Zip code 68517 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 539 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $107,440 and home values around $466,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$107,440
Home Value
$466,400
Rent
—
Median Age
44
College Educated
8.3%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
90.1%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).