The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68338 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $450 a month.
ZIP 68338 — Daykin
The housing market in 68338 is characterized by low transaction volume and limited inventory. Market conditions remain soft with minimal price appreciation, reflecting the broader economic trends of rural Jefferson County.
This ZIP is best suited for local agricultural workers or those seeking a quiet, low-cost rural lifestyle in a small community.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 8.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 4.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68338, Jefferson County NE
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity.
The local economy is primarily agricultural with limited new commercial or residential development momentum.
Property taxes are assessed by Jefferson County based on local mill levies which fund school districts and county services.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to nearby employment hubs in Fairbury or Lincoln.
Local recreation is limited to small community parks and rural outdoor activities typical of the Nebraska plains.
The rental market is thin with low turnover and limited institutional investor presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and small-scale local services.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this area.
Jefferson County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis.
Parcels are subject to local school district and county-level tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Rock Creek Station State Historical Park4.719.2 mi
- Lone Star Recreation Area4.47.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Small local park serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.