Question 1

Is 68022 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 68022 in Omaha has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Omaha city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 68022 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 68022?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 68022 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 68022. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 68022 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Omaha. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 68022?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 68022 is approximately $514K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 68022 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 68022 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 68022 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 68022 has an overall NeighborScore of 62/100, placing it in the moderate range for Omaha. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 62/100, 68022 scores similarly to the middle tier of Omaha neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Omaha — ZIP 68022

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
ELKHORN HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
SKYLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
FIRE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
ELKHORN MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
HILLRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
WESTRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
WEST DODGE STATION ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
ELKHORN VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
ARBOR VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
BLUE SAGE ELEMENTARY	PK–05	—	—	—
WOODBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
ELKHORN NORTH RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—