The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68967 sells for about $125,000, or $88 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $695 a month.
ZIP 68967 — Oxford
The housing market in 68967 is characterized by low transaction volume and high vacancy rates, reflecting a stagnant rural economy. Prices have seen a slight decline year-over-year, and the market remains heavily dependent on local agricultural cycles. No major developments are planned, and the market is expected to remain stable but slow.
This ZIP is best suited for local agricultural workers, retirees seeking low-cost living, or individuals prioritizing rural privacy over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.2% · poverty 14.9% — 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 3.1%/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 2.9%/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 68967, Furnas County NE
Crime rates in this rural area are significantly lower than national averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by small rural school districts with limited extracurricular offerings but high teacher-to-student ratios.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is generally low outside of immediate creek basins.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily anchored by agriculture and small-scale local services.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Furnas County, with rates reflecting the needs of rural school districts and local municipal services.
Commutes are primarily local or involve travel to nearby county seats; public transit is not available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and local community parks.
The rental market is thin with high vacancy pressure; most rentals are single-family homes with limited turnover.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock management.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles via state and county highway networks.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this area.
Furnas County Assessor manages property valuations based on agricultural use and market value for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide emergency service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, specifically hail and wind risk.
Net domestic migration is stable to slightly negative, typical of rural Nebraska trends.
Nebraska utilizes a non-judicial foreclosure process for deeds of trust, with specific notice and cure periods.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement covering major systems and known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Local green space for community gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.