The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68743 sells for about $325,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,283 a month.
ZIP 68743 — Jackson
The housing market in 68743 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's affordability relative to the nearby Sioux City metro. Market activity is currently limited by a lack of new listings, keeping the months of supply tight.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters who prefer a quiet, rural lifestyle while maintaining easy access to the employment and retail amenities of the Sioux City metro area.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.7% · poverty 18.8% — 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 7.8%/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 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 68743, Dakota County NE
Crime rates in the Jackson area are generally low and consistent with rural Nebraska trends, with no significant spikes reported in recent local data.
The area is served by the Homer Community School District, which maintains a stable reputation for small-town educational outcomes.
The ZIP code includes areas within the Missouri River floodplain, necessitating flood insurance for many properties; wildfire risk is considered low.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Sioux City, IA metro area, with residents commuting for employment in manufacturing and healthcare.
Property taxes are assessed by Dakota County based on market value; the area is subject to standard Nebraska school district and county levies.
Residents primarily commute by car to Sioux City, IA, typically a 15-20 minute drive via US-77.
Local recreation includes access to the Missouri River for boating and fishing, with small community parks and proximity to larger regional parks in Sioux City.
The rental market is limited with low turnover; most rental inventory consists of single-family homes or small multi-family units.
The economy is largely tied to the broader Sioux City labor market, with significant employment in agriculture, logistics, and regional manufacturing.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, with US-77 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional access.
Development is currently limited to small-scale residential infill; no major commercial or infrastructure projects are currently under construction.
Dakota County Assessor performs annual valuations based on market sales data to determine property tax assessments.
Parcels are subject to Dakota County levies, the Homer Community School District, and local fire/emergency service district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by flood zone designations near the Missouri River and standard regional weather-related risks.
Nebraska is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a trustee sale process following proper notice and cure periods.
Nebraska requires sellers to provide a written disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property to the buyer.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 68743 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.
- Drop Zone Family Fun Center4.114.2 mi
- Tilt Studio3.714.9 mi
- Tyson Events Center4.412.2 mi
- Sioux City Orpheum4.812.4 mi
- Sioux City Convention Center4.412.6 mi
- Ponca State Park4.710.1 mi
- Stone State Park4.711.1 mi
- LaunchPAD Children's Museum4.612.3 mi
- Riverside Park4.69.3 mi
- Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center4.711.8 mi
- LaunchPAD Children's Museum4.612.3 mi
- Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center4.711.8 mi
- Sioux City Public Museum4.812.5 mi
- Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center4.910.6 mi
- Sioux City Railroad Museum4.89.8 mi
- Ponca State Park4.710.1 mi
- Stone State Park4.711.1 mi
- Riverside Park4.69.3 mi
- Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve4.87.4 mi
- Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center4.910.6 mi
- Two Rivers Golf Club4.59 mi
- Sun Valley Golf Course4.511.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.312.2 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.310.9 mi
- Knoepfler Chevrolet4.512.6 mi
- Bomgaars4.412.2 mi
- Sioux City Farmers Market4.712.1 mi
- Sioux Gateway Airport4.114 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 playground facilities.
Provides regional access for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.