NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 68959

NE · Population: 3,888

A
85/100
75
B+
Safety
84
A
Affordability
80
A
Quality of Life
100
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 68959

Zip code 68959 is located in Nebraska and is home to approximately 3,888 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $70,583 and home values around $199,800, 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 29.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0%.

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
$70,583
Home Value
$199,800
Rent
$739/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
29.8%
Unemployment
0%
Owner-Occupied
78.6%
Rent Burden
12.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life80AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy100A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).