NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68862

NE · Population: 2,974

A
80/100
66
B
Safety
82
A
Affordability
78
B+
Quality of Life
92
A+
Jobs
Zip 68862, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68862

Zip code 68862 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 2,974 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $62,000 and home values around $132,100, 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 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.7%.

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
$62,000
Home Value
$132,100
Rent
$497/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
28.5%
Unemployment
0.7%
Owner-Occupied
75.4%
Rent Burden
9.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety66BLower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life78B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy92A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).