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ZIP Code 68653

Platte, Nebraska

FIPS 68653

Juniper

ZIP Code 68653 is in the top 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$222,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

97.3

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

748

Median Age

38

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$222,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,909

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.24

Lower than 70%

Median Rent

$1,620

Higher than 86%

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)

29.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.3

Higher than 96%

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 68653: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68653?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68653 is $222,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68653?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68653 is $1,909, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68653 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68653 cost about 2.24× the median household income, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68653?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68653 is $1,620 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68653?
ZIP Code 68653 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 68653 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68653's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.3 (higher than 96% 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 →