68046 Property Tax Rate
Papillion, Nebraska · Part of Sarpy County
Effective Tax Rate
1.81%
163.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$6,019
$502/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$6,019
Monthly
$502
Eff. Rate
1.81%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 68046 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$502/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.50 percentage points above the Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 1.32%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $249, about 4% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Sarpy County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 68046 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$249 tax MOE, 4% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Sarpy County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 68046
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $331,800, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.81%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Nebraska and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $502 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Sarpy County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 68046 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 68046
1.81%
Effective rate
Nebraska Avg
1.32%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Nebraska
Higher than 95% of ZIP codes in Nebraska(95th percentile, 522 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 68046
Property owners in ZIP code 68046 (Papillion, Nebraska) pay a median of $6,019/year in property taxes on homes valued at $331,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.81%, which is 38% above the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68046 is approximately $502, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Sarpy County. This is $3,736 more than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68046 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68450 (1.82%) and 68135 (1.82%).
In Papillion, property taxes represent approximately 5.3% of the median household income of $113,708, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Sarpy County applies Nebraska's statewide assessment system — properties are valued annually, and homeowners receive Notice of Proposed Valuation in spring without automatic exemptions. Homeowners age 65+ and disabled persons may qualify for the Homestead Exemption or Property Tax Reduction Credit; file with the Sarpy County Assessor by the county deadline (typically mid-summer). Contact the Sarpy County Assessor at (402) 593-2140 after your assessment notice arrives to apply for exemptions and exercise your right to appeal within 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$249. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 68046 is part of Sarpy County, Nebraska. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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0.29 percentage points lower than ZIP 68046.
Rate
1.52%
Tax
$5,348
Quality
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68147
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0.18 percentage points lower than ZIP 68046.
Rate
1.64%
Tax
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Quality
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68157
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0.16 percentage points lower than ZIP 68046.
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Quality
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68138
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0.14 percentage points lower than ZIP 68046.
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$3,727
Quality
101
68128
La Vista, NE
0.07 percentage points lower than ZIP 68046.
Rate
1.74%
Tax
$4,797
Quality
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68005
Bellevue, NE
0.01 percentage points lower than ZIP 68046.
Rate
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Tax
$3,496
Quality
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68532
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0.42 percentage points lower than ZIP 68046.
Rate
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Tax
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Quality
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68523
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0.36 percentage points lower than ZIP 68046.
Rate
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Tax
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.