NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68944

NE · Population: 1,307

A
82/100
77
B+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
89
A
Jobs
Zip 68944, NE — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 68944

Zip code 68944 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 1,307 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $73,056 and home values around $109,200, 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 18.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.5%.

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
$73,056
Home Value
$109,200
Rent
$623/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
18.9%
Unemployment
1.5%
Owner-Occupied
77.2%
Rent Burden
10.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy89ALower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).