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ZIP Code 68342

Jefferson, Nebraska

FIPS 68342

Juniper

ZIP Code 68342 is in the top 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$131,300

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

497

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$131,300

Lower than 73%

Median Property Tax

$1,440

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.75

Lower than 80%

Median Rent

$500

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

41.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

31.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92%

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 68342: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68342?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68342 is $131,300, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68342?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68342 is $1,440, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68342 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68342 cost about 1.75× the median household income, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68342?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68342 is $500 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68342?
ZIP Code 68342 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 86.2°F, winter lows around 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68342 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68342's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.5 (higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

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