68452 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68452 (Ong, Nebraska) pay a median of $1,250/year in property taxes on homes valued at $150,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.83%, which is 37% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68452 is approximately $104, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Clay County. This is $1,033 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68452 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 69039 (0.84%) and 68628 (0.84%).

In Ong, property taxes represent approximately 2.1% of the median household income of $60,357, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nebraska reassesses properties to fair market value at sale with no annual increase cap for new owners. Clay County provides a Homestead Exemption for owner-occupied primary residences — file your exemption application with the Clay County Assessor before your first tax bill to reduce your assessed value. Request your formal assessment notice from the Clay County Assessor and review the appeal procedures, which typically allow 30 days from the assessment date.