The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68415 sells for about $242,048, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $596 a month.
ZIP 68415 — Odell
The housing market in 68415 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Nebraska community. Prices have seen moderate appreciation over the last five years, though the market remains small and highly localized. There is no significant development pipeline, and the area remains stable with a focus on agricultural and local residential needs.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including local agricultural workers and families looking for affordable housing away from urban centers.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 4.7% — 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 8.1%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68415, Gage County NE
The area is served by local rural school districts with limited public data available for specific school-level performance ratings.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agricultural operations and small-scale commerce in Gage County.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Gage County, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs like Beatrice or Lincoln.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with limited local parks and proximity to regional open spaces in Gage County.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a high share of single-family detached housing.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and local small businesses within Gage County.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Gage County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census 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 Odell community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.