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ZIP Code 68661

Colfax, Nebraska

FIPS 68661

Juniper

ZIP Code 68661 is in the top 5% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$155,200

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

92.3

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,459

Median Age

34.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$155,200

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,798

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.86

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$1,025

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

54%

Higher than 78%

Appreciation 1yr %

11%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-3.2%

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)

28.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

35.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.3

Higher than 88%

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 68661: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68661?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68661 is $155,200, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68661?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68661 is $1,798, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68661 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68661 cost about 1.86× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68661?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68661 is $1,025 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68661?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68661 have moved 54% over the past five years (11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68661?
ZIP Code 68661 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 35.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68661 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68661's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.3 (higher than 88% 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 →