The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68340 sells for about $135,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $688 a month.
ZIP 68340 — Deshler
The housing market in 68340 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited supply, with no significant speculative pressure observed.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, low-cost rural lifestyle, as well as local workers in the agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 1.3% · poverty 11.6% — 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 5.3%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 68340, Thayer County NE
Crime rates in Deshler are consistently low, reflecting the rural character of Thayer County and remaining well below state and national averages.
The area is served by Thayer Central Community Schools, which maintains a small-town educational environment with a focus on student-to-teacher ratios.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risks primarily localized to specific drainage areas.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural operations and small-scale manufacturing, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Thayer County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal requirements.
Commutes are primarily local or involve travel to nearby regional hubs via Nebraska state highways, with no significant public transit infrastructure available.
Local amenities include community parks, public swimming facilities, and access to regional outdoor recreation areas typical of rural Nebraska.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable units, with limited turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, agribusiness, and small-scale manufacturing, with local employers providing the primary job base.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with access provided by regional highway networks.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
Thayer County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Thayer Central Community Schools district taxes and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common to the Great Plains.
Net domestic migration is stable to slightly negative, consistent with broader rural Nebraska trends.
Nebraska utilizes a non-judicial foreclosure process for deeds of trust, with specific notice and cure periods defined by state statute.
Nebraska law requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to the buyer.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 68340 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- World's Largest Covered Porch Swing4.58.8 mi
- Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site4.717.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Public seasonal swimming facility serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.