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ZIP Code 68456

Seward, Nebraska

FIPS 68456

Juniper

ZIP Code 68456 is in the top 31% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$202,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.2

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,215

Median Age

35.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$202,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,179

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.27

Lower than 69%

Median Rent

$993

Higher than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

21%

Recession Drop %

-4.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

50

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

35.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

20.5

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 68456: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68456?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68456 is $202,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68456?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68456 is $2,179, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68456 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68456 cost about 2.27× the median household income, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68456?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68456 is $993 a month, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68456?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68456 have moved 46% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68456?
ZIP Code 68456 averages 50°F year-round, summer highs near 83.8°F, winter lows around 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 20.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68456 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68456'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 →