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ZIP Code 68979

Clay, Nebraska

FIPS 68979

Juniper

ZIP Code 68979 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 1% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$157,900

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,572

Median Age

48.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$157,900

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,124

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.84

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$907

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-3%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

34.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

145.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

27.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

23.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

99

Higher than 99%

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 68979: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 68979?
The median home value in ZIP Code 68979 is $157,900, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 68979?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 68979 is $2,124, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 68979 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 68979 cost about 1.84× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 68979?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 68979 is $907 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 68979?
ZIP Code 68979 averages 51.6°F year-round, summer highs near 85.3°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 23.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 68979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 68979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 99 (higher than 99% 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 →