68883 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 68883 (Wood River, Nebraska) pay a median of $2,540/year in property taxes on homes valued at $186,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.36%, which is 4% above the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68883 is approximately $212, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hall County. This is $257 more than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68883 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 68017 (1.36%) and 68733 (1.37%).

In Wood River, property taxes represent approximately 2.9% of the median household income of $88,333, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nebraska reassesses all properties at market value at the time of purchase; there is no statewide cap on assessment increases for new owners. Hall County offers a Homestead Exemption for eligible primary-residence owners that reduces assessed valuation — file your application with the Hall County Assessor immediately after closing. Submit your exemption application to the Hall County Assessor before the county's annual deadline and request a preliminary assessment statement to review for accuracy.