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U.S. ZIP Code · NE68850

Dawson County

Typical home value

$202,928[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-28.6%
vs metro
vs state
-12.1%
ZIP 68850 location in NE
Location of ZIP 68850 in NE

Price history

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

The typical home in 68850 is worth $202,928. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,006[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Dawson 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
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
12,428[3]
Median household income
$69,238[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-70[5]
Moved in
609
Moved out
679

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    919 students

  • LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    678 students

  • BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    386 students

  • MORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–1 · LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    363 students

  • SANDOZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 2–3 · LEXINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    321 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$1,026
Loan principal$162,342
Down payment$40,586
Total interest paid$207,059

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$1,363
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 68850?
The typical home in 68850 is worth $202,928, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 68850?
Home values in 68850 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 68850?
The effective property tax rate in 68850 is 1.0% — roughly $2,006 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 68850?
ZIP code 68850 has a population of 12,428 and a median household income of $69,238.

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