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ZIP Code 68853

Sherman, Nebraska

FIPS 68853

Juniper

ZIP Code 68853 is in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$135,000

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,333

Median Age

51.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$135,000

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,651

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.47

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$817

Lower than 58%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

29.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

26.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 98%

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 68853: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68853?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68853 is $135,000, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68853?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68853 is $1,651, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68853 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68853 cost about 2.47× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68853?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68853 is $817 a month, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68853?
ZIP Code 68853 averages 50.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86°F, winter lows around 14.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68853 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68853's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99 (higher than 98% 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 →