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ZIP Code 68862

Valley, Nebraska

FIPS 68862

Juniper

ZIP Code 68862 is in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 40% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 27th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$163,100

Lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,977

Median Age

41.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$163,100

Lower than 63%

Median Property Tax

$2,151

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.7

Lower than 57%

Median Rent

$623

Lower than 73%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Pandemic Gain %

60%

Recession Drop %

-2.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

49

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

33

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

163.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

26.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

35

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

73.2

Higher than 60%

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 68862: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68862?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68862 is $163,100, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68862?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68862 is $2,151, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68862 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68862 cost about 2.7× the median household income, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68862?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68862 is $623 a month, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 68862?
Home prices in ZIP Code 68862 have moved 71% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68862?
ZIP Code 68862 averages 49°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 13.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68862 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68862's FEMA National Risk Index score is 73.2 (higher than 60% 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 →