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ZIP Code 68836

Buffalo, Nebraska

FIPS 68836

Juniper

ZIP Code 68836 is in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$224,800

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

94.3

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,908

Median Age

33

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$224,800

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,896

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.59

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$805

Lower than 59%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-2.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

154

Annual Precipitation (in)

25

Annual Snowfall (in)

25

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.3

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 68836: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68836?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68836 is $224,800, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68836?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68836 is $2,896, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68836 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68836 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68836?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68836 is $805 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68836?
ZIP Code 68836 averages 50.7°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68836 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68836's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.3 (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 →