The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68956 sells for about $233,286, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $772 a month.
ZIP 68956 — Kenesaw
The housing market in 68956 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth. Demand remains steady but limited by the rural nature of the area, resulting in a balanced market for local buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and agricultural workers seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with proximity to Hastings services.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.0% · poverty 3.7% — 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 5.4%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68956, Adams County NE
Crime rates in this rural Adams County area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends for small Nebraska communities.
The area is served by Kenesaw Public Schools, which maintains a solid reputation for small-class-size instruction and community-focused extracurricular programs.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with standard flood risks associated with local drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by regional agriculture and proximity to the Hastings employment hub, with limited new residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by Adams County based on local mill levies that fund school districts, county services, and municipal operations.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Hastings or nearby agricultural centers for employment.
Local recreation centers on community parks and school athletic facilities, with broader outdoor opportunities available in the surrounding Adams County plains.
The rental market is limited in depth with low turnover; vacancy pressure is noted as elevated at 11.5% due to the small, specialized housing stock.
The economy is heavily anchored by the agricultural sector, with significant employment support from nearby Hastings and regional manufacturing.
Transportation is entirely road-based, relying on local county roads and state highways for access to regional hubs.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Adams County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system for annual tax roll updates.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service districts for emergency and infrastructure management.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather exposure, particularly wind and hail risks common to the Nebraska plains.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and local market reports.
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.
Central community green space with playground and picnic facilities.
Primary venue for local youth and high school sports events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.