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ZIP Code 68847

Buffalo, Nebraska

ZCTA 68847

Juniper

ZIP Code 68847 is in the 14th percentile nationally for home price growth over five years. It also sits in the lowest 31% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$262,625

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

37%

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

62.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The boundary of ZIP Code 68847, in Buffalo, Nebraska.

The basics

Total Population

18,354

Median Age

37.1

Population Density

167.42

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$3,455

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.5%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.23×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Income

$73,818

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Rent

$976

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.8%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

28%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

0.09%

Climate & weather

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)

25.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.8

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

62.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 68847: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 68847?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 68847 today is $262,625, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68847?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68847 is $3,455, an effective rate of 1.5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68847 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68847 cost about 3.23× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68847?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68847 is $976 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68847?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68847 have moved 37% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 68847?
ZIP Code 68847 has a population of 18,354, about 167.42 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 37.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68847?
ZIP Code 68847 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 21.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68847 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68847's FEMA National Risk Index score is 62.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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