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U.S. ZIP Code · NE68601

Platte County

Typical home value

$272,566[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.0%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-4.0%
vs metro
vs state
+18.1%
ZIP 68601 location in NE
Location of ZIP 68601 in NE

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 68601 is worth $272,566. Over the past year, values have risen 4.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,468 a month — a 6.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,468[2]
Gross yield
6.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,430[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Platte County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
30,944[3]
Median household income
$68,480[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Platte County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-162[5]
Moved in
757
Moved out
919

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • SHELL CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    346 students

  • LAKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    326 students

  • LAKEVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    136 students

  • RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

    30 students

  • ESU 7 CENTER

    Secondary · Grades 8–11 · EDUCATIONAL SERVICE UNIT 07

    0 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$17,615

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,378
Loan principal$218,053
Down payment$54,513
Total interest paid$278,114

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.29
Monthly cost to own$1,892
Monthly rent$1,468

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 68601?
The typical home in 68601 is worth $272,566, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 68601?
Home values in 68601 are up 4.0% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 68601?
A typical home in 68601 rents for about $1,468 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 68601?
The effective property tax rate in 68601 is 1.3% — roughly $3,430 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 68601?
ZIP code 68601 has a population of 30,944 and a median household income of $68,480.

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