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ZIP Code 68838

Howard, Nebraska

FIPS 68838

Juniper

ZIP Code 68838 is in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$156,300

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.6

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

150

Median Age

49.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$156,300

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$1,696

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.51

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$580

Lower than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

16.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

22.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.6

Higher than 96%

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 68838: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68838?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68838 is $156,300, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68838?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68838 is $1,696, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68838 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68838 cost about 1.51× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68838?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68838 is $580 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68838?
ZIP Code 68838 averages 51.7°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 22.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.6 (higher than 96% 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 →