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ZIP Code 68871

Sherman, Nebraska

FIPS 68871

Juniper

ZIP Code 68871 is in the top 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 11th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$68,500

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

268

Median Age

43.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$68,500

Lower than 89%

Median Property Tax

$1,750

Effective Tax Rate

3%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.29

Lower than 86%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

13.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

30.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

160.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

24.4

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 68871: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68871?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68871 is $68,500, lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68871?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68871 is $1,750, an effective rate of 3% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68871 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68871 cost about 1.29× the median household income, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68871?
ZIP Code 68871 averages 49.6°F year-round, summer highs near 84.9°F, winter lows around 13.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 24.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68871 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68871'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 →