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ZIP Code 68520

Lancaster, Nebraska

FIPS 68520

Juniper

ZIP Code 68520 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 89th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$511,500

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

91%

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.4

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,762

Median Age

56

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$511,500

Higher than 89%

Median Property Tax

$8,865

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.43

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,640

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

91%

Higher than 99%

Appreciation 1yr %

10%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

-6.2%

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)

32.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

26

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.4

Lower than 65%

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 68520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68520 is $511,500, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68520 is $8,865, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68520 cost about 5.43× the median household income, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68520 is $1,640 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68520 have moved 91% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68520?
ZIP Code 68520 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 68520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.4 (lower than 65% 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 →