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ZIP Code 68870

Buffalo, Nebraska

FIPS 68870

Juniper

ZIP Code 68870 is in the top 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$222,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

94.3

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

506

Median Age

34.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$222,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,585

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.55

Lower than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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)

26

Annual Snowfall (in)

21.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.3

Higher than 92%

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 68870: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68870?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68870 is $222,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68870?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68870 is $2,585, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68870 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68870 cost about 2.55× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68870?
ZIP Code 68870 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 68870 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68870's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.3 (higher than 92% 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 →