68957 Property Tax Rate

Lawrence, Nebraska · Part of Nuckolls County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

1.09%

44.7% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,262

$105/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,262

Monthly

$105

Eff. Rate

1.09%

vs. Nebraska Avg44.7% below
vs. National Avg53.1% below

How ZIP 68957 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 68957$1,262
Nebraska Average$2,283
National Average$2,690

ZIP 68957

1.09%

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 77% of ZIP codes in Nebraska(23th percentile, 522 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 68957

Property owners in ZIP code 68957 (Lawrence, Nebraska) pay a median of $1,262/year in property taxes on homes valued at $116,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.09%, which is 17% below the Nebraska state average of 1.32%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 68957 is approximately $105, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Nuckolls County. This is $1,021 less than the Nebraska average of $2,283/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Nebraska, 68957 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 69167 (1.08%) and 68313 (1.09%).

In Lawrence, property taxes represent approximately 1.3% of the median household income of $100,703, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Nebraska assesses property locally by county, with reassessment at sale; request your assessment details from the Nuckolls County Assessor to confirm your tax calculation. Seniors age 65+ and disabled homeowners may claim the Homestead Exemption, which reduces assessed value and annual property taxes — submit your application to the Nuckolls County Assessor to secure this benefit. Contact the Nuckolls County Assessor to obtain the exemption application form, verify your eligibility, and confirm the filing deadline to activate the tax reduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 68957?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 68957 (Lawrence, NE) is 1.09%. 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 Lawrence, NE (68957)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 68957 is $1,262. 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 68957 compare to the Nebraska average?
ZIP code 68957's effective tax rate of 1.09% is lower than the Nebraska state average of 1.32%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,262, compared to the state average of $2,283.
What is the median home value in ZIP 68957?
The median home value in ZIP code 68957 (Lawrence, NE) is $116,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 68957 in?
ZIP code 68957 is part of Nuckolls County in Nebraska. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Nebraska, visit the Nuckolls County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$341. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 68957 is part of Nuckolls County, Nebraska. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

View Nuckolls County on TaxByCounty →
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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