The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68019 sells for about $528,500, or $335 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 68019 — Craig
The housing market in 68019 is characterized by very low inventory and minimal sales activity, typical of a small, rural agricultural community. Prices remain stable with little volatility, reflecting a lack of speculative pressure. Most data points for specific market metrics are limited due to the low volume of transactions.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including agricultural workers and families looking for affordable housing away from urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 4.0 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 0.5% · poverty 20.3% — 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 8.3%/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 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68019, Burt County NE
The area is served by rural school districts with limited published performance data.
The region faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Missouri River.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by local agricultural operations and small-scale regional commerce.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Nebraska, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Commuting requires personal vehicle travel, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs in the Omaha metropolitan area.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local parks and proximity to the Missouri River for fishing and boating.
The rental market is extremely limited with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and agribusiness, with most residents commuting to larger nearby towns for professional services.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on highway infrastructure for regional connectivity.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently planned for this rural ZIP code.
Burt County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide emergency service levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from US 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.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.