The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68973 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $805 a month.
ZIP 68973 — Roseland
The housing market in 68973 remains stable with very low inventory and limited sales activity, typical for this rural area. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by low supply rather than high demand. Most market metrics are consistent with long-term trends for this geography.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who work in or near Hastings and value community-oriented living.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% 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 0.0% · poverty 5.8% — 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 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 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68973, Adams County NE
Crime rates in Roseland are significantly lower than the national average, with the area experiencing very few reported incidents annually.
The area is served by the Silver Lake Public Schools district, which is generally characterized as a small, community-focused rural school system.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance recommended for properties near local drainage basins.
Economic momentum is tied to the agricultural sector and proximity to Hastings, with limited new residential development occurring within the ZIP code itself.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Adams County, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal requirements.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to Hastings, which serves as the regional employment and service hub.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to open rural spaces, with major shopping and dining amenities located approximately 10 miles away in Hastings.
The rental market is very limited with low turnover and minimal investor activity, primarily consisting of single-family home rentals.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and agribusiness, with most professional employment located in the nearby city of Hastings.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Adams County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Silver Lake Public Schools district taxes and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and hail damage common in south-central Nebraska.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level profiles.
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.
Local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.