The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 69039 sells for about $135,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% 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 $850 a month.
ZIP 69039 — Moorefield
The housing market in 69039 is characterized by low inventory and minimal sales activity, typical of a small, stable rural community. Prices have seen modest appreciation consistent with regional trends, though the lack of significant new development or economic shifts keeps the market in a neutral state.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including agricultural workers and retirees who prioritize affordability and community scale over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 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 0.0% · poverty 10.7% — 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 5.3%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 69039, Frontier County NE
The area is served by rural school districts with limited local data; school quality is generally characterized by small class sizes and community-focused instruction.
The region faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms, occasional tornadoes, and winter weather; flood risk is generally low but varies by proximity to local creeks.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services, with limited industrial or commercial development momentum.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Nebraska) — Nebraska Homestead Exemption: Provides a reduction or exemption of property taxes on the primary residence (homestead) of qualified individuals. The specific exemption amount is determined by income brackets and disability status as defined in state statutes. State (Nebraska) — Nebraska Real Property Tax Assessment: Real property is assessed at or near 100% of actual value, except for agricultural and horticultural land, which is assessed at 75% of actual value. Agricultural land is assessed at 50% of actual value for school bond tax purposes.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs like North Platte for employment.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including local parks and access to regional hunting, fishing, and open space areas.
The rental market is extremely limited with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock, with minimal non-agricultural employment anchors.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies; no major MUD or PID districts are present.
Insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, specifically hail and wind risk common to the Nebraska 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.
- Pony Express Station Museum4.718.8 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 immediate area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.