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U.S. ZIP Code · NE68876

Buffalo County

Typical home value

$244,858[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.3%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-13.8%
vs metro
vs state
+6.1%
ZIP 68876 location in NE
Location of ZIP 68876 in NE

Price history

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

The typical home in 68876 is worth $244,858. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#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
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,768[3]

#Climate risk

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

#Who lives here

Population
1,910[3]
Median household income
$82,207[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+47[5]
Moved in
1,349
Moved out
1,302

Schools

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

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • SHELTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · SHELTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    171 students

  • SHELTON HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 7–12 · SHELTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    110 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$1,238
Loan principal$195,887
Down payment$48,972
Total interest paid$249,843

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$1,756
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 68876?
The typical home in 68876 is worth $244,858, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 68876?
Home values in 68876 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 68876?
The effective property tax rate in 68876 is 1.5% — roughly $3,768 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 68876?
ZIP code 68876 has a population of 1,910 and a median household income of $82,207.

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