The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 69026 sells for about $115,000, or $82 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 69026 — Danbury
The housing market in 69026 is characterized by very low inventory and minimal transaction volume, typical of a rural agricultural community. Prices remain stable with modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Most data points reflect a stagnant but consistent market environment.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, particularly agricultural workers or retirees looking for low-cost housing.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% 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 4.5% · poverty 12.2% — 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 4.4%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 69026, Red Willow County NE
The area is served by rural district schools with limited local data available.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events.
The local economy is primarily agricultural with minimal new commercial development or infrastructure expansion.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Red Willow County based on local mill levies; no special MUD or PID districts are reported.
Residents typically commute by personal vehicle to nearby employment hubs in Red Willow County with an average travel time of approximately 13 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities and community-based events in the Danbury area.
The rental market is extremely limited with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and local support services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via local highway corridors.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently planned for this rural area.
Red Willow County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated agricultural and residential assessment formulas.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and rural fire protection ratings.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS 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.