NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68629

NE · Population: 1,210

A
84/100
81
A
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68629

Zip code 68629 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 1,210 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 84/100), 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 $75,938 and home values around $89,700, 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 15.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.4%.

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
$75,938
Home Value
$89,700
Rent
$489/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
15.7%
Unemployment
1.4%
Owner-Occupied
83.9%
Rent Burden
7.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety81ALower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall84AWeighted 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).