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Zip Code 68638

NE · Population: 1,931

B
69/100
65
B
Safety
76
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
Zip 68638, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68638

Zip code 68638 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 1,931 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), 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 $60,625 and home values around $128,800, 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 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$60,625
Home Value
$128,800
Rent
$681/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
18.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
83%
Rent Burden
13.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety65BLower crime = higher score
Affordability76B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall69BWeighted 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).