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Zip Code 68522

NE · Population: 13,756

B+
72/100
77
B+
Safety
71
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
Zip 68522, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68522

Zip code 68522 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 13,756 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $72,917 and home values around $203,000, 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 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average.

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
$72,917
Home Value
$203,000
Rent
$1,136/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
27.7%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
71.5%
Rent Burden
18.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability71B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).