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U.S. ZIP Code · NE68662

Polk County

Typical home value

$217,949[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.6%
5-year / yr
+6.2%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-23.3%
vs metro
vs state
-5.5%
ZIP 68662 location in NE
Location of ZIP 68662 in NE

Price history

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

The typical home in 68662 is worth $217,949. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,814[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
1,088[3]
Median household income
$89,706[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-6[5]
Moved in
120
Moved out
126

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • SHELBY - RISING CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    202 students

  • SHELBY - RISING CITY HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    122 students

  • SHELBY - RISING CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · SHELBY - RISING CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    84 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$1,102
Loan principal$174,359
Down payment$43,590
Total interest paid$222,386

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,434
Monthly rent

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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 68662?
The typical home in 68662 is worth $217,949, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 68662?
Home values in 68662 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 6.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 68662?
The effective property tax rate in 68662 is 0.8% — roughly $1,814 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 68662?
ZIP code 68662 has a population of 1,088 and a median household income of $89,706.

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