The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68301 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $886 a month.
ZIP 68301 — Adams
The housing market in 68301 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Activity is driven by local demand and limited supply, resulting in a balanced market for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to larger cities for major services and employment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% 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 0.9% · poverty 3.8% — 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 7.2%/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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68301, Gage County NE
Crime rates in Adams are generally low, consistent with rural Nebraska trends and significantly below national averages for urban centers.
The area is served by Freeman Public Schools, which maintains a stable reputation for small-town educational outcomes.
The region faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is generally low outside of immediate creek basins.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural operations and proximity to the Lincoln employment hub, with limited new residential development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Gage County, with rates reflecting local school district and municipal levies typical of rural Nebraska.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach major employment centers in Lincoln.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to rural outdoor activities, with limited commercial shopping options within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is small and tight, with limited inventory and low turnover, primarily serving local workers and families.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, with secondary support from local small businesses and commuting residents.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via state highways.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
Gage County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on market trends and state-mandated cycles.
Parcels are subject to Freeman Public Schools district taxes and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims, particularly wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 68301 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.
Local green space providing recreational facilities for residents.
Serves as a central hub for community youth sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.