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ZIP Code 68878

Dawson, Nebraska

FIPS 68878

Juniper

ZIP Code 68878 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$99,000

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.7

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

463

Median Age

39.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$99,000

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$1,369

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.08

Lower than 87%

Median Rent

$881

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

31.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

164.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

24.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

25

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.7

Higher than 94%

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 68878: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68878?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68878 is $99,000, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68878?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68878 is $1,369, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68878 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68878 cost about 1.08× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68878?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68878 is $881 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68878?
ZIP Code 68878 averages 49.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.9°F, winter lows around 14°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68878 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68878's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.7 (higher than 94% 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 →