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ZIP Code 68973

Adams, Nebraska

FIPS 68973

Juniper

ZIP Code 68973 is in the top 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$150,000

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.8

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

520

Median Age

41.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,000

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,888

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.72

Lower than 81%

Median Rent

$805

Lower than 59%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

35.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

139.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

28.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

25.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.8

Higher than 97%

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 68973: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68973?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68973 is $150,000, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68973?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68973 is $1,888, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68973 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68973 cost about 1.72× the median household income, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68973?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68973 is $805 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68973?
ZIP Code 68973 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 85.7°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68973 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68973's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.8 (higher than 97% 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 →