The basics
Total Population
37,050
Median Age
33
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$252,800
Median Property Tax
$3,966
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.75
Median Rent
$1,231
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
44%
Appreciation 1yr %
1.7%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-3.9%
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
34
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 68521: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68521?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 68521 is $252,800, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68521?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68521 is $3,966, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 68521 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 68521 cost about 3.75× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68521?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68521 is $1,231 a month, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68521?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 68521 have moved 44% over the past five years (1.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68521?
- ZIP Code 68521 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 68521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 68521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 34 (lower than 82% 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 →