The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68307 sells for about $325,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $725 a month.
ZIP 68307 — Avoca
The housing market in 68307 remains stable with low inventory and consistent demand for rural residential properties. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high transaction volume. Most figures are based on local market trends as specific ZIP-level closed sales data is sparse.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment centers in exchange for more space and lower density.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% 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 0.0% · poverty 6.4% — 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 6.5%/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
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 68307, Cass County NE
Crime rates in this rural Cass County area are significantly lower than the regional Omaha metro average, with incidents primarily limited to occasional property-related reports.
Schools serving this area are part of smaller rural districts, generally characterized by high student-to-teacher ratios and strong community engagement, though with fewer extracurricular options than larger urban districts.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and wind events common to the Great Plains, with localized flood risks near the Platte River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural productivity and proximity to the Omaha-Lincoln corridor, with limited new residential development and a focus on maintaining rural character.
Property taxes are assessed by Cass County based on market value, with rates influenced by local school district levies and rural fire protection district assessments.
Commuting typically requires a 30-45 minute drive to the Omaha or Lincoln employment hubs via US-75 or NE-66, with no public transit options available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby state recreation areas, local parks, and rural trail systems, with limited immediate shopping or dining options.
The rental market is very limited with low inventory and high demand for single-family rentals, often driven by local agricultural workers or those seeking rural living.
The local economy is primarily agricultural, supported by small-scale local businesses and a workforce that largely commutes to the Omaha-Lincoln metro area.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with major access provided by state highways connecting to the regional interstate network.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within this ZIP code.
Cass County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and physical inspections of rural parcels.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes, rural fire district levies, and county-wide administrative assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and hail damage common in Eastern Nebraska.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 68307 profile.
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 regional access for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Nearby facility offering hiking trails and nature education.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.