NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68786

NE · Population: 1,039

A
83/100
83
A
Safety
89
A
Affordability
77
B+
Quality of Life
84
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68786

Zip code 68786 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 1,039 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 83/100), 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 $78,125 and home values around $100,200, 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 22.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.5%.

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
$78,125
Home Value
$100,200
Rent
$743/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
22.1%
Unemployment
2.5%
Owner-Occupied
85.2%
Rent Burden
11.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety83ALower crime = higher score
Affordability89ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life77B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy84ALower unemployment = higher
Overall83AWeighted 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).