The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68361 sells for about $185,500, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $734 a month.
ZIP 68361 — Geneva
The housing market in 68361 is characterized by low inventory and stable, affordable pricing, with a median home value of $170,800. Market activity is limited, reflecting the rural nature of the Geneva area, with sales driven by local demand rather than speculative investment. Most metrics, including vacancy and unemployment, suggest a stable but slow-growth economic environment.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and individuals seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle in a stable agricultural community.
Median prices moved up 3.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
5% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · 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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68361, Fillmore County NE
The area is served by local public schools within the Fillmore County region, with Geneva being the primary hub for educational services in the ZIP.
FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Geneva as Very Low, with wildfire and flood components identified as the primary, albeit low, risks.
The area functions as a stable agricultural and service hub for Fillmore County, with limited large-scale industrial development momentum.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Nebraska) — Nebraska Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction or exemption of property taxes on the primary residence (homestead) of qualified individuals. The specific exemption amount is determined by income brackets and disability status as defined in state statutes. State (Nebraska) — Nebraska Real Property Tax Assessment: Real property is assessed at or near 100% of actual value, except for agricultural and horticultural land, which is assessed at 75% of actual value. Agricultural land is assessed at 50% of actual value for school bond tax purposes.
The mean commute time is reported as approximately 180 minutes, reflecting the rural nature of the region and distance to major employment centers.
Local amenities include community parks and facilities within Geneva, with access to regional outdoor recreation typical of rural Nebraska.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and modest rent growth, with HUD fair market rents for a two-bedroom unit at $1,040.
The economy is primarily driven by agriculture and local service industries, serving as the county seat for Fillmore County.
Transportation is primarily via private vehicle; there is no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance.
Fillmore County utilizes a standard county-wide assessment regime for property valuation.
Parcels are subject to standard county and municipal taxing districts; specific MUD/PID data is not determinable.
Property insurance market health is stable, consistent with the low-hazard risk profile of the region.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau ACS and ZipCodeDex 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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Primary community green space serving the city of Geneva.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.