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ZIP Code 68812

Buffalo, Nebraska

FIPS 68812

Juniper

ZIP Code 68812 is in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$229,400

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

642

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$229,400

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$2,761

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.29

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$672

Lower than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

13%

Recession Drop %

-7.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

15.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

30.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

24.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

25

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95

Higher than 93%

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 68812: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68812?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68812 is $229,400, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68812?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68812 is $2,761, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68812 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68812 cost about 3.29× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68812?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68812 is $672 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68812?
ZIP Code 68812 averages 49.9°F year-round, summer highs near 84.4°F, winter lows around 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68812 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68812's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95 (higher than 93% 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 →