The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68466 sells for about $57,600, or $55 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $660 a month.
ZIP 68466 — Wymore
The housing market in 68466 is characterized by low inventory and very affordable price points, with minimal year-over-year appreciation. Market activity is slow, reflecting the stable, rural nature of the community where homeownership is high and turnover is infrequent.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a quiet, low-cost-of-living rural lifestyle in a tight-knit community.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 10.1% — 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 1.1%/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 1.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 68466, Gage County NE
Crime rates in Wymore are generally low and consistent with small-town rural Nebraska trends, remaining significantly below national averages.
The area is served by the Southern School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger urban districts.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes, typical of the Great Plains, with standard insurance coverage available.
Economic momentum is stable but limited, with the local economy primarily supported by agriculture and small-scale local services rather than large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Gage County, with rates reflecting local school district and municipal levies; no state income tax exemptions apply to residential property.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs like Beatrice or Lincoln for work.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby parks and the Big Blue River, with limited commercial shopping and dining options.
The rental market is small and characterized by low turnover, with most inventory consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, local government, and small retail businesses serving the immediate rural population.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via local highways.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP code.
Gage County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Southern School District 1 levies and Gage County general fund taxes.
Property insurance premiums are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims, particularly wind and hail damage.
Net domestic migration is generally flat or slightly negative, reflecting broader rural Nebraska population trends.
Nebraska is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with a standard notice and cure period for delinquent mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a standard real estate disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Provides local fishing and recreational access.
Central community green space for local events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.