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ZIP Code 68505

Lancaster, Nebraska

FIPS 68505

Juniper

ZIP Code 68505 is in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$232,000

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

46.9

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,834

Median Age

30.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$232,000

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$3,407

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.05

Near median

Median Rent

$1,157

Higher than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

6%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-6.3%

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)

26

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

46.9

Lower than 71%

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 68505: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68505?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68505 is $232,000, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68505?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68505 is $3,407, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68505 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68505 cost about 3.05× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68505?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68505 is $1,157 a month, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68505?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68505 have moved 51% over the past five years (6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68505?
ZIP Code 68505 averages 51.1°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68505 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68505's FEMA National Risk Index score is 46.9 (lower than 71% 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 →