The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 69038 sells for about $128,000, or $82 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $733 a month.
ZIP 69038 — Maywood
The housing market in 69038 is characterized by low transaction volume and modest home values, reflecting its rural Nebraska location. Market activity remains slow with limited inventory, and price growth has flattened compared to previous years. Investors should note the high vacancy rate and limited rental demand in this small community.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in Nebraska, as the limited inventory and remote location make it less attractive for traditional investors or commuters.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 8.2 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 3.9% · poverty 7.9% — 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 4.7%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 69038, Frontier County NE
The area is served by the Maywood Public Schools district, which provides rural educational services for the local community.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is generally low but varies by specific parcel location.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services, with limited new commercial development or major infrastructure projects currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Frontier County, Nebraska, based on local mill levies that fund school districts and municipal services.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with local parks and proximity to regional open spaces in Frontier County.
The rental market is thin with limited inventory, primarily serving local residents; vacancy pressure is moderate due to the small population base.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and small-town support services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Frontier County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including hail and wind risk common to the Great Plains.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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.