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ZIP Code 68504

Lancaster, Nebraska

FIPS 68504

Juniper

ZIP Code 68504 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 15% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$184,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

17,278

Median Age

28.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$184,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,806

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.28

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$1,064

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

59%

Higher than 85%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.7%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-5.1%

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)

29.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

26

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.4

Near median

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 68504: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68504?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68504 is $184,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68504?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68504 is $2,806, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68504 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68504 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68504?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68504 is $1,064 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68504?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68504 have moved 59% over the past five years (8.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68504?
ZIP Code 68504 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 68504 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68504's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →