Name: Zip Code 68114
Address: Omaha, NE

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 68114 offers a tranquil environment with a variety of housing options including single detached residences and apartment buildings. The neighborhood features a convenient network of bus lines with accessible stops, and car travel is streamlined by nearby highways such as I-680, providing easy access throughout the area. Residents find plenty of dining options with around ten cafes and numerous eateries available. Primary and elementary schools, both public and private, are conveniently located nearby. Several parks within the area provide ample green space, contributing to the peaceful atmosphere found throughout this neighborhood’s well-established community setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 68114 is reasonably convenient for people who like to travel as pedestrians; many daily errands can be run without a car, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. In contrast, bicycling is at times difficult in this area since cyclists encounter a significant amount of hills, and the bicycling network is somewhat poor. The public transit service in this postal code is not very frequent. Nevertheless, there are approximately 10 bus lines crossing the postal code, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most homes. In contrast, cars are a very good medium of transportation in Zip Code 68114. It is very easy to find a parking spot, and it is a rather short drive to the closest highway, such as I-680, from any location in Zip Code 68114.

Services

Home buyers in Zip Code 68114 will appreciate that a grocery store is always only a reasonably short distance away. In addition, this area is a good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe. As far as education is concerned, residents will value the proximity to primary schools, which are within a short distance from the majority of properties for sale in this area. However, it can be very difficult to get to high schools from homes for sale in Zip Code 68114. Property buyers have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a postal code, Zip Code 68114 is a reasonably good option. Although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area with its over 50 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. Zip Code 68114 is very good for those who need quiet areas, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Public green spaces, like Lee Valley Park and OPPD Arboretum, are very well-situated and there are over 50 of them close by for residents to enjoy, resulting in them being easy to access from the majority of locations in this area.

Car friendly8.2

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.0

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.2

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance