68062 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68062 (Thurston, Nebraska) pay a median of $1,583/year in property taxes on homes valued at $158,300. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.00%, which is 24% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68062 is approximately $132, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Thurston County. This is $700 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68062 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68415 (1.00%) and 69044 (1.00%).

In Thurston, property taxes represent approximately 1.9% of the median household income of $83,472, 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.