ZIP Code 68718 — Wausa, NE Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 68718 (Wausa, Nebraska) is worth about $166,000 at roughly $185 per square foot — 16% more affordable than the Wausa median and 44% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.

$166,000

Typical home value

$185

Price per sq ft

#3 of 3

Wausa ZIPs by value

-16%

vs Wausa median

How 68718 compares

ZIP 68718 is one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Wausa: its typical home value of $166,000 ranks #3 of the 3 Wausa ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $166,000 in 68718 to $230,000 in 68765). Per square foot it costs about $185, against $129 for Wausa as a whole, $141 for Nebraska, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 68718	$166,000	$185
Wausa, NE	$198,000	$129
Nebraska	$239,000	$141
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 68718

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $185 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$185,000
1,500 sq ft	$277,500
2,000 sq ft	$370,000
2,500 sq ft	$462,500
3,000 sq ft	$555,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 68718

To buy the typical $166,000 home in ZIP 68718 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $45,000 a year (about $1,050 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $54,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$8,300	$1,310/mo	$56,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$16,600	$1,250/mo	$54,000/yr
20%	$33,200	$1,050/mo	$45,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 68718

At about $185 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 68718:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$150k	810 sq ft	around the typical home here
$200k	1080 sq ft	around the typical home here
$250k	1350 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$300k	1620 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 68718 home.

Estimate a specific home in 68718

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 68718 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Wausa ZIP codes by home value

Where 68718 sits among Wausa’s 3 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	68765	$230,000	$129
2	68786	$198,000	$106
3	68718 (this page)	$166,000	$185

ZIP 68718 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 68718? +

The typical home in ZIP 68718 (Wausa, NE) is worth about $166,000 as of 2026. That is 16% more affordable than the Wausa median of $198,000 and 44% more affordable than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 68718? +

About $185 per square foot in 68718, versus $129 across Wausa and $141 across Nebraska. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $277,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $462,500.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 68718? +

For the typical $166,000 home in ZIP 68718, a household income of about $45,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $54,000; with 5% down about $56,000.

Is 68718 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Wausa, 68718 ranks #3 of 3 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Wausa. Nationally it is relatively affordable.

See the full Wausa home values page, all Nebraska cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.