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ZIP Code 68601

Platte, Nebraska

FIPS 68601

Juniper

ZIP Code 68601 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$221,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.7

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

30,944

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,912

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.24

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$897

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

Recession Drop %

5.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

141.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

28.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.7

Higher than 80%

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 68601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68601 is $221,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68601 is $2,912, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68601 cost about 3.24× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68601 is $897 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68601?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68601 have moved 46% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68601?
ZIP Code 68601 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 16.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.7 (higher than 80% 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 →