68433 Property Tax Rate
Salem, Nebraska · Part of Richardson County
Effective Tax Rate
0.66%
70.7% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$668
$56/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$668
Monthly
$56
Eff. Rate
0.66%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 68433 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
$56/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.66 percentage points below the Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 1.32%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $70, about 10% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Richardson 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.
Lower-rate similar ZIPs
Similar in-state ZIPs in this comparison set do not show a lower effective rate. Use the state table to widen the search.
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 68433 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
$70 tax MOE, 10% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County context only
Richardson County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 68433
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 $101,900, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.66%, 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 $56 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Richardson County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 68433 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 68433
0.66%
Effective rate
Nebraska Avg
1.32%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Nebraska
Lower than 98% of ZIP codes in Nebraska(2th percentile, 522 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 68433
Property owners in ZIP code 68433 (Salem, Nebraska) pay a median of $668/year in property taxes on homes valued at $101,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.66%, which is 50% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68433 is approximately $56, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Richardson County. This is $1,615 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68433 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 69023 (0.63%) and 68416 (0.68%).
If you're considering purchasing a home in 68433, keep in mind that property taxes are based on the assessed value assigned by the local assessor, which may differ from the purchase price. In some states, properties are reassessed at or near the sale price upon transfer of ownership. For the most current tax information for a specific property, consult Richardson County's tax assessor directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What county is ZIP code 68433 in?
Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$70. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 68433 is part of Richardson County, Nebraska. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
View Richardson County on TaxByCounty →Why compare these ZIPs?
Better comparison set for ZIP 68433
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
68532
Lincoln, NE
$451,800 higher median home value than ZIP 68433.
Rate
1.39%
Tax
$7,694
Quality
94
68523
Lincoln, NE
$400,100 higher median home value than ZIP 68433.
Rate
1.45%
Tax
$7,274
Quality
94
68517
Lincoln, NE
$393,800 higher median home value than ZIP 68433.
Rate
1.24%
Tax
$6,169
Quality
89
68461
Walton, NE
$384,200 higher median home value than ZIP 68433.
Rate
1.48%
Tax
$7,182
Quality
74
68527
Lincoln, NE
$380,700 higher median home value than ZIP 68433.
Rate
1.45%
Tax
$6,991
Quality
94
68064
Valley, NE
$374,500 higher median home value than ZIP 68433.
Rate
1.40%
Tax
$6,653
Quality
77
68058
South Bend, NE
$371,400 higher median home value than ZIP 68433.
Rate
1.07%
Tax
$5,063
Quality
71
68531
Lincoln, NE
$359,000 higher median home value than ZIP 68433.
Rate
1.66%
Tax
$7,644
Quality
83
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.