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ZIP Code 68002

Washington, Nebraska

FIPS 68002

Juniper

ZIP Code 68002 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 70th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$299,700

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.3

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,602

Median Age

42.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$299,700

Higher than 70%

Median Property Tax

$4,234

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.21

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$1,033

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.9%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

31%

Recession Drop %

-3.4%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

140.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

32

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.3

Higher than 76%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 68002: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68002?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68002 is $299,700, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68002?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68002 is $4,234, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68002 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68002 cost about 3.21× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68002?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68002 is $1,033 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68002?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68002 have moved 53% over the past five years (6.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68002?
ZIP Code 68002 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 84.9°F, winter lows around 15.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68002 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68002's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.3 (higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →