NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68876

NE · Population: 1,914

B+
72/100
80
A
Safety
86
A
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
52
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68876

Zip code 68876 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 1,914 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 72/100), 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 $75,050 and home values around $145,800, 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 17.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.3% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$75,050
Home Value
$145,800
Rent
$827/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
17.9%
Unemployment
6.3%
Owner-Occupied
78.4%
Rent Burden
13.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety80ALower crime = higher score
Affordability86ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy52C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall72B+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).