The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68346 sells for about $245,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 68346 — Dunbar
The housing market in 68346 is characterized by extremely low inventory and minimal sales activity, typical of a small rural community. Prices have seen modest appreciation over the last decade, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Most figures are based on historical trends and local market observations due to the lack of high-frequency data for this specific ZIP.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals or families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with longer commutes to larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 3.0 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 12.2% · poverty 13.1% — a mixed stability 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 6.8%/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 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68346, Otoe County NE
The area is served by rural district schools which generally maintain stable performance ratings consistent with regional averages.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
The local economy is primarily driven by agricultural production and small-scale local services with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on local mill levies which fund school districts and municipal services; no specific exemptions beyond standard homestead provisions are noted.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to nearby employment hubs in Otoe County or the Lincoln metropolitan area.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities including access to nearby rural parks and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily consisting of single-family detached homes.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and small-business support services.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Great Plains.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau 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.
Small local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.