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ZIP Code 68859

Valley, Nebraska

FIPS 68859

Juniper

ZIP Code 68859 is in the top 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$101,700

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

98

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

357

Median Age

56.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$101,700

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,558

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.03

Lower than 75%

Median Rent

$618

Lower than 73%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

83

Winter Avg Low (°F)

12.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

156

Annual Precipitation (in)

26

Annual Snowfall (in)

30.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

98

Higher than 97%

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 68859: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68859?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68859 is $101,700, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68859?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68859 is $1,558, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68859 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68859 cost about 2.03× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68859?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68859 is $618 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68859?
ZIP Code 68859 averages 48.2°F year-round, summer highs near 83°F, winter lows around 12.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 30.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68859 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68859's FEMA National Risk Index score is 98 (higher than 97% 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 →