NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68524

NE · Population: 5,941

B+
73/100
78
B+
Safety
81
A
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
63
B
Jobs
Zip 68524, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68524

Zip code 68524 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 5,941 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $73,372 and home values around $192,000, 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 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5%, 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
$73,372
Home Value
$192,000
Rent
$920/mo
Median Age
30
College Educated
26.4%
Unemployment
5%
Owner-Occupied
61.1%
Rent Burden
15% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability81ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy63BLower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).