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ZIP Code 68818

Hamilton, Nebraska

FIPS 68818

Juniper

ZIP Code 68818 is in the top 12% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$263,900

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

89.8

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,680

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$263,900

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,438

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.26

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$732

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.6%

Higher than 88%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

0.41%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

28.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

143.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

30.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

89.8

Higher than 85%

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 68818: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68818?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68818 is $263,900, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68818?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68818 is $2,438, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68818 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68818 cost about 3.26× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68818?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68818 is $732 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68818?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68818 have moved 52% over the past five years (6.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68818?
ZIP Code 68818 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.8°F, winter lows around 17.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68818 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68818's FEMA National Risk Index score is 89.8 (higher than 85% 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 →