Grand Island, NE

Census ZIP code profile for Grand Island, NE — 2 ZIPs, total population 52,565. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Grand Island, NE is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 52,565 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Grand Island splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Grand Island, the median household income averages $68,540 and per-capita income averages $35,528. Poverty rate runs at 14.2% and unemployment at 4.3%. On housing, the average median home value is $223,850 with median rent of $945 per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Grand Island against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Grand Island as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

52,565

Population

$68,540

Median Income

$223,850

Median Home Value

36.9

Median Age

How much do residents of Grand Island earn?

Median Household Income
$68,540
Per Capita Income
$35,528
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Poverty Rate
14.2%

What does housing look like in Grand Island?

Median Home Value
$223,850
Median Rent
$945/mo
Owner Occupied
60.1%
Housing Units
23,057

Who lives in Grand Island?

Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
High School+
53.7%
Avg Commute
17 min
Foreign Born
17.9%

ZIP Codes in Grand Island, NE

Side-by-side: Compare 68801 vs 68803 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
68801 30,005 129 America/Chicago
68803 22,560 100 America/Chicago

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Grand Island, NE?
Grand Island, NE has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 52,565, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Grand Island?
The average median household income across Grand Island, NE ZIP codes is $68,540. The poverty rate is 14.2%.
What is the cost of living in Grand Island?
The average median home value in Grand Island, NE is $223,850. Median rent is $945/month. 60.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.