Real Estate Investing in Pender, Nebraska (68047)

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Cuming County • Population: 1,900 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 68047 (Pender, NE)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (79/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $233,248
Avg Monthly Rent $936
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $80,078
% Renters 22.0%

Market Analysis: 68047 Pender

In practical terms, ZIP 68047 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $233K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

Rent of $936/mo on a $233K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 68047 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

ZIP 68047's metrics run below Cuming County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

A sturdy renter share of 22% in 68047 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

trends toward the ZIP is not uninvestable, but it is unforgiving. Section 8 landlords, local operators, and specialized value-add funds are the investor types that tend to succeed.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Pender:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.9× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $936/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$244K$213K$183K$153K$123K$93KAug 2013Feb 2020Jul 2026

📊 How Does 68047 Compare?

Metric 68047 Pender Nebraska
Home Value $233,248 $233,248 $269,423
5-Year CAGR 5.6% 5.6% 6.7%
Avg Rent $936 $936 -
Cap Rate 3.1% 3.1% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.1%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.6%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $233,248
Monthly Rent $936
Price-to-Rent 20.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.8%
Cap Rate 3.1%
5-Year IRR 8.7%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.1%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.2%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 68047

Population: 1,900

💰 Median Household Income
$80,078
This area
$80,078
State
$70,851
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
22.0%
This area
22.0%
State
22.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.2%
This area
2.2%
State
-5.2%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
30.2%
This area
30.2%
State
15.7%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
38.4 years
This area
38.4 years
State
33.1 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.2%
This area
7.2%
State
15.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 87.2%
Other/Mixed 12.8%
Hispanic/Latino 7.3%
Black/African American 0.1%
👶 Under 18
29.4%
This area
29.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.2%
This area
19.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.3%
This area
3.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 68047

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
12.0:1 Avg Class Size
$19,129 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

PENDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
239 Students
👨‍🏫
11.7:1 Class Size
💰
$19,129 Per Student
A Very Good

PENDER HIGH SCHOOL

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
184 Students
👨‍🏫
12.2:1 Class Size
💰
$19,129 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are homes affordable in Pender, NE?

Pender, NE home values average about $233K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $936/mo in monthly income.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Pender, NE?

For Pender, NE, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Is Pender, NE a friendly market for rental owners?

For rental operators, Pender, NE rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Can I live-in-and-rent in Pender, NE?

House hacking in Pender, NE is a challenging. With home values around $233K and rents at $936/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Should investors consider Pender, NE?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Pender, NE reflects its $233K prices and $936/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within NE.

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