68734 Property Tax Rate

Emmet, Nebraska · Part of Holt County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.99%

0.9% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$2,262

$189/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

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$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$2,262

Monthly

$188

Eff. Rate

0.99%

vs. Nebraska Avg0.9% below
vs. National Avg15.9% below

How ZIP 68734 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 68734$2,262
Nebraska Average$2,283
National Average$2,690

ZIP 68734

0.99%

Effective rate

Nebraska Avg

1.32%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Nebraska

0.27%state avg 1.32%2.34%

Lower than 88% of ZIP codes in Nebraska(12th percentile, 522 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 68734

Property owners in ZIP code 68734 (Emmet, Nebraska) pay a median of $2,262/year in property taxes on homes valued at $228,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.99%, which is 25% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68734 is approximately $189, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Holt County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68734 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 69168 (0.99%) and 68710 (0.99%).

Nebraska reassesses all properties at market value at the time of purchase; there is no statewide cap on assessment increases for new owners. Holt County provides a Homestead Exemption for qualifying primary-residence owners that lowers your assessed valuation — apply with the Holt County Assessor to claim this benefit starting in the first assessment year. Contact the Holt County Assessor within 30 days of closing to submit your exemption application and verify your assessed value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 68734?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 68734 (Emmet, NE) is 0.99%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Emmet, NE (68734)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 68734 is $2,262. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 68734 compare to the Nebraska average?
ZIP code 68734's effective tax rate of 0.99% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.32%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $2,262, compared to the state average of $2,283.
What is the median home value in ZIP 68734?
The median home value in ZIP code 68734 (Emmet, NE) is $228,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 68734 in?
ZIP code 68734 is part of Holt County in Nebraska. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Nebraska, visit the Holt County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$513. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 68734 is part of Holt County, Nebraska. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.

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