NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68873

NE · Population: 3,497

B+
73/100
75
B+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
Zip 68873, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68873

Zip code 68873 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 3,497 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $70,903 and home values around $188,100, 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 23% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, 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
$70,903
Home Value
$188,100
Rent
$786/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
23%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
75.3%
Rent Burden
13.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).