68047 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68047 (Pender, Nebraska) pay a median of $2,028/year in property taxes on homes valued at $183,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.10%, which is 16% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68047 is approximately $169, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Thurston County. This is $255 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68047 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68407 (1.10%) and 69154 (1.11%).

In Pender, property taxes represent approximately 2.7% of the median household income of $74,375, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Thurston County assesses property annually without a statewide homestead exemption — your assessment notice will arrive in spring, and you have the right to appeal the valuation. Seniors (65+) and disabled persons qualify for the Homestead Exemption or Property Tax Reduction Credit; file applications with the Thurston County Assessor by the county deadline (typically mid-summer). Contact the Thurston County Assessor at (402) 387-2705 after receiving your assessment notice to file for exemptions and confirm your 30-day appeal window.