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ZIP Code 68439

Seward, Nebraska

FIPS 68439

Juniper

ZIP Code 68439 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$180,900

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.2

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

691

Median Age

35.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$180,900

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$2,072

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.19

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$688

Lower than 69%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

150

Annual Precipitation (in)

29

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.2

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 68439: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68439?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68439 is $180,900, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68439?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68439 is $2,072, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68439 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68439 cost about 2.19× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68439?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68439 is $688 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68439?
ZIP Code 68439 averages 49.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 14.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68439 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68439's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.2 (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 →