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Zcta 68845, NE

Zcta 68845, NE.

Population: 20,536 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 68845, NE is $350,247 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $370,000 after a median 4 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,526/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, strongwind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$350,247

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

4

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$350,247
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.0%
10-year appreciation
+62.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$350,247
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$370,000
Median list price
$265,000
1-year sale-price change
+62.7%
Median days on market
4 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,526/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$733/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$916/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,118/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,677/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL, KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools include
WEST KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL, KEARNEY HIGH SCHOOL, KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.4 in
Annual snowfall
28.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,469
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,155

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Onion Crest Airpark (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KEARNEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-135 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,062
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,495
Average weekly wage
$968
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
119

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Zcta 68845State medianUS median
Median home value$350,247$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$370,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market4 days36 days51 days
Typical rent$1,526/mo$1,359/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,062$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Zcta 68845, NE?
$350,247.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 68845, NE?
$370,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 68845, NE?
Median days on market: 4 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 68845, NE?
Typical rent: $1,526/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 68845, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, lightning.
Is Zcta 68845, NE in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 68845, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 68845, NE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 68845, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 68845, NE?
11 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 68845, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 68845, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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