The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68638 sells for about $128,800, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $817 a month.
ZIP 68638 — Fullerton
The housing market in ZIP 68638 is characterized by low transaction volume and stable, modest price growth. Market conditions are driven by local agricultural economic factors rather than speculative investment, resulting in a slow-moving, balanced environment for buyers and sellers. Specific figures for active listings and days on market are based on local reporting, while some broader metrics are omitted due to lack of granular ZIP-level data.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, low-cost-of-living rural lifestyle, as well as retirees looking for a stable, small-town community.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 4.1% · poverty 24.5% — 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 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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 68638, Nance County NE
Crime rates in Fullerton are generally low and stable, consistent with rural Nance County trends and significantly lower than larger Nebraska urban centers.
Public education is provided by Fullerton Public Schools, which maintains a small-town environment with a focus on personalized instruction and community-integrated extracurriculars.
The area faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized primarily to the Loup River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural production and small-scale service industries, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Nance County based on market value; the rate includes levies for the school district, county operations, and local municipal services.
Commuting is primarily local within Nance County; residents traveling to larger employment hubs like Columbus or Grand Island face drives of approximately 45-60 minutes.
Local amenities include the Fullerton City Park and proximity to the Loup River for fishing and outdoor activities, with basic shopping and dining available in the city center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest rent levels, with minimal presence of institutional investors or short-term rental platforms.
The economy is heavily anchored by the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock, supported by local retail and public sector employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP code.
Nance County Assessor manages property valuations, typically performing periodic reappraisals to align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to Nance County levies and the Fullerton Public School District tax base.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in the Great Plains.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and Nance County statistical summaries.
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.
- Jay Flavors4.217 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community green space for local events and recreation.
Provides local opportunities for fishing and outdoor leisure.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.