Zip Code 68642

NE · Population: 1,788

B+
76/100
61
B
Safety
90
A+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68642

Zip code 68642 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 1,788 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $93,802 and home values around $249,100, 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 19.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.6%.

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
$93,802
Home Value
$249,100
Rent
$707/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
19.4%
Unemployment
0.6%
Owner-Occupied
87%
Rent Burden
9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety61BLower crime = higher score
Affordability90A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).