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ZIP Code 68402

Lancaster, Nebraska

FIPS 68402

Juniper

ZIP Code 68402 is in the top 10% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 85th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$449,000

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

71.5

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,459

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$449,000

Higher than 85%

Median Property Tax

$5,464

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.65

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$915

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 82%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.4%

Higher than 90%

Pandemic Gain %

27%

Recession Drop %

-3.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

26.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

71.5

Higher than 58%

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 68402: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68402?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68402 is $449,000, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68402?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68402 is $5,464, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68402 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68402 cost about 3.65× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68402?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68402 is $915 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68402?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68402 have moved 57% over the past five years (7.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68402?
ZIP Code 68402 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68402 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68402's FEMA National Risk Index score is 71.5 (higher than 58% 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 →