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ZIP Code 68502

Lancaster, Nebraska

FIPS 68502

Juniper

ZIP Code 68502 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$227,300

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

53.4

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,846

Median Age

36.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$227,300

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$3,507

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.32

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$850

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.7%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-3.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

41.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

142.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

32.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

26

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

53.4

Lower than 64%

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 68502: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68502?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68502 is $227,300, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68502?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68502 is $3,507, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68502 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68502 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68502?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68502 is $850 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68502?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68502 have moved 48% over the past five years (4.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68502?
ZIP Code 68502 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 87.3°F, winter lows around 17°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68502 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68502's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.4 (lower than 64% 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 →