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ZIP Code 68850

Dawson, Nebraska

FIPS 68850

Juniper

ZIP Code 68850 is in the top 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$161,400

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.5

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,428

Median Age

32

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$161,400

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$2,030

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.33

Lower than 67%

Median Rent

$963

Higher than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

52%

Recession Drop %

-2.6%

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)

24.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

20

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.5

Higher than 74%

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 68850: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68850?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68850 is $161,400, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68850?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68850 is $2,030, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68850 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68850 cost about 2.33× the median household income, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68850?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68850 is $963 a month, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68850?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68850 have moved 46% over the past five years (-4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68850?
ZIP Code 68850 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 20 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68850 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68850's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.5 (higher than 74% 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 →