NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68787

NE · Population: 6,980

B
68/100
64
B
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
Zip 68787, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68787

Zip code 68787 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 6,980 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $59,931 and home values around $180,300, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 35.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, 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
$59,931
Home Value
$180,300
Rent
$772/mo
Median Age
26
College Educated
35.4%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
61.7%
Rent Burden
15.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety64BLower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).