68866 Property Tax Rate
Pleasanton, Nebraska · Part of Buffalo County
Effective Tax Rate
1.17%
21.6% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,775
$231/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,775
Monthly
$231
Eff. Rate
1.17%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 68866 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
$231/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.15 percentage points below the Nebraska average
Nebraska average: 1.32%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $271, about 10% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Buffalo 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.
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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 68866 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
$271 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
Buffalo County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 68866
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 $238,200, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 1.17%, 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 $231 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Buffalo County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 68866 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 68866
1.17%
Effective rate
Nebraska Avg
1.32%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Nebraska
Lower than 66% of ZIP codes in Nebraska(34th percentile, 522 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 68866
Property owners in ZIP code 68866 (Pleasanton, Nebraska) pay a median of $2,775/year in property taxes on homes valued at $238,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.17%, which is 12% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68866 is approximately $231, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Buffalo County. This is $492 more than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68866 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68014 (1.16%) and 68835 (1.16%).
In Pleasanton, property taxes represent approximately 3.1% of the median household income of $89,688, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
If you're considering purchasing a home in 68866, 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 Buffalo County's tax assessor directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$271. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 68866 is part of Buffalo County, Nebraska. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 68866
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
68532
Lincoln, NE
$315,500 higher median home value than ZIP 68866.
Rate
1.39%
Tax
$7,694
Quality
94
68523
Lincoln, NE
$263,800 higher median home value than ZIP 68866.
Rate
1.45%
Tax
$7,274
Quality
94
68517
Lincoln, NE
$257,500 higher median home value than ZIP 68866.
Rate
1.24%
Tax
$6,169
Quality
89
68461
Walton, NE
$247,900 higher median home value than ZIP 68866.
Rate
1.48%
Tax
$7,182
Quality
74
68527
Lincoln, NE
$244,400 higher median home value than ZIP 68866.
Rate
1.45%
Tax
$6,991
Quality
94
68064
Valley, NE
$238,200 higher median home value than ZIP 68866.
Rate
1.40%
Tax
$6,653
Quality
77
68058
South Bend, NE
0.10 percentage points lower than ZIP 68866.
Rate
1.07%
Tax
$5,063
Quality
71
68531
Lincoln, NE
$222,700 higher median home value than ZIP 68866.
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.