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ZIP Code 68462

Lancaster, Nebraska

FIPS 68462

Juniper

ZIP Code 68462 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$322,600

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.1

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,928

Median Age

39.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$322,600

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$4,817

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.69

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$1,116

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.8%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-3.5%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

22.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.1

Higher than 82%

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 68462: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68462?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68462 is $322,600, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68462?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68462 is $4,817, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68462 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68462 cost about 2.69× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68462?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68462 is $1,116 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68462?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68462 have moved 52% over the past five years (8.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68462?
ZIP Code 68462 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 22.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68462 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68462's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.1 (higher than 82% 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 →