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ZIP Code 68662

Polk, Nebraska

FIPS 68662

Juniper

ZIP Code 68662 is in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$168,900

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.4

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,088

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$168,900

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$1,778

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.88

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$855

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.3

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 68662: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68662?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68662 is $168,900, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68662?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68662 is $1,778, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68662 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68662 cost about 1.88× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68662?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68662 is $855 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68662?
ZIP Code 68662 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 15.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68662 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68662'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 →