The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 68927 sells for about $178,500, or $52 per square foot.
Homes take about 31 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $717 a month.
ZIP 68927 — Bertrand
The housing market in 68927 is characterized by extremely low inventory and minimal sales activity, typical of a small rural village. Prices remain stable with limited turnover, and the market is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment. Specific figures for price cuts and year-over-year changes are not published due to the low volume of transactions.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, agricultural workers, or those looking for affordable housing in a small-town setting.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 31 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.3% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 9.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 68927, Nebraska
The area is served by Bertrand Public Schools, which maintains a small-town educational environment typical of rural Nebraska.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is generally low but varies by specific parcel proximity to local drainage.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local commerce, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on local mill levies; Nebraska does not have a state-level property tax, and exemptions exist for agricultural land and homesteads.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents typically traveling to nearby regional hubs like Holdrege or Kearney for employment.
Local recreation centers on community parks and proximity to rural outdoor activities, with limited commercial shopping districts within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of single-family homes and small-scale housing authority units with low turnover.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock, supported by local service-based businesses.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including hail and wind damage common in the Great Plains.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons ZCTA 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.
- Kirk's Nebraskaland Restaurant4.112.4 mi
- Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles4.812.5 mi
- Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles4.812.5 mi
- Nebraska Prairie Museum4.814.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space serving the village.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.