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ZIP Code 68048

Cass, Nebraska

FIPS 68048

Juniper

ZIP Code 68048 is in the top 25% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$261,600

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

65.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

13,435

Median Age

42.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$261,600

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$3,760

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.91

Near median

Median Rent

$947

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.7%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-6.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

33.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

65.4

Near median

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 68048: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68048?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68048 is $261,600, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68048?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68048 is $3,760, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68048 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68048 cost about 2.91× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68048?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68048 is $947 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68048?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68048 have moved 48% over the past five years (2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68048?
ZIP Code 68048 averages 50.6°F year-round, summer highs near 83.2°F, winter lows around 15.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68048 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68048's FEMA National Risk Index score is 65.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →