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ZIP Code 68642

Platte, Nebraska

FIPS 68642

Juniper

ZIP Code 68642 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$266,400

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

96.3

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,628

Median Age

38.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$266,400

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,533

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.84

Near median

Median Rent

$711

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

24%

Recession Drop %

4.3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

161.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

29.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

96.3

Higher than 95%

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 68642: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68642?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68642 is $266,400, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68642 is $2,533, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68642 cost about 2.84× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68642 is $711 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68642?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68642 have moved 71% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68642?
ZIP Code 68642 averages 48.5°F year-round, summer highs near 83.4°F, winter lows around 13.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 96.3 (higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hail.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →