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ZIP Code 68506

Lancaster, Nebraska

FIPS 68506

Juniper

ZIP Code 68506 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$258,600

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.8

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

27,531

Median Age

41.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$258,600

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$3,958

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.56

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,180

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.2%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-2.2%

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)

30.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

26

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

44.8

Lower than 73%

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 68506: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68506?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68506 is $258,600, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68506?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68506 is $3,958, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68506 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68506 cost about 3.56× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68506?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68506 is $1,180 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68506?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68506 have moved 48% over the past five years (3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68506?
ZIP Code 68506 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 68506 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68506's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.8 (lower than 73% 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 →