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ZIP Code 68654

Polk, Nebraska

FIPS 68654

Juniper

ZIP Code 68654 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 33th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$115,700

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.4

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

569

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$115,700

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$1,068

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.79

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$725

Lower than 67%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

32.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

134.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

28.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

26.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.4

Higher than 92%

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 68654: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68654?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68654 is $115,700, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68654?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68654 is $1,068, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68654 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68654 cost about 1.79× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68654?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68654 is $725 a month, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68654?
ZIP Code 68654 averages 50.3°F year-round, summer highs near 83.6°F, winter lows around 16°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 26.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68654 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68654's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.4 (higher than 92% 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 →