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ZIP Code 68872

Howard, Nebraska

FIPS 68872

Juniper

ZIP Code 68872 is in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$208,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

92.2

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

992

Median Age

39.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$208,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,839

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.46

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$1,411

Higher than 80%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

35.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

144.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

27.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

92.2

Higher than 88%

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 68872: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68872?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68872 is $208,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68872?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68872 is $1,839, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68872 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68872 cost about 2.46× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68872?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68872 is $1,411 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68872?
ZIP Code 68872 averages 51.8°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 17.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 27.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68872 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68872's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.2 (higher than 88% 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 →