Grand Island, NE · standard
ZIP Code 68801
Hall County, Nebraska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,005
- 129/sq mi High-density area
- $63,617
- Median income Near-median income area
- $203,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Grand Island pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 36th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 129
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68801 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 68801 (Grand Island, NE) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.5 in 2023 to 276.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 68801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, with 30,005 residents across 232.2 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 68801 reports a modest median household income of $63,617 (17% below the average Nebraska ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,371. The poverty rate is 18.6%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $203,500 (9% above the average Nebraska ZIP) and median rent is $962; 57.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Hall County, so 68801 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 68801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Grand Island, NE
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68801.
- Construction
Construction
104 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68801, Grand Island, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,005
Population
232.2
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 68801?
31.9
Median Age
53.7%
Male
46.3%
Female
22.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,617
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$30,371
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
17.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 68801 ranks nationally
Grand Island, NE household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$63,617 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,894housing units
11,894
Total Housing Units
11,391
Occupied Units
503
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,500
Median Home Value
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$962
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 68801 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 184 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 203 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 232 |
| 2023 | +9.3% | 253 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 277 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 731 business establishments in ZIP 68801, employing approximately 16,712 people with a combined annual payroll of $738,304,000.
731
Businesses
16,712
Employees
$738.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 104 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 102 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 10.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 51 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 38 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.4% |
| Information | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 68801 vs 68803 →
ZIP 68801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68801
Grand Island (68801)
30,005 residents
- 68803
Grand Island (68803)
22,560 residents
- 68865 894
Phillips (68865)
894 residents
- 68872 853
Saint Libory (68872)
853 residents
- 68827 693
Chapman (68827)
693 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 68801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 68865
Phillips (68865)
$109,554 median income
- 68827
Chapman (68827)
$89,063 median income
- 68872
Saint Libory (68872)
$84,500 median income
- 68803
Grand Island (68803)
$73,463 median income
- 68801
Grand Island (68801)
$63,617 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 68801 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 68801, both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,005 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 68801 in?
ZIP code 68801 (Grand Island) is located in Hall County, Nebraska. Hall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hall-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68801?
ZIP code 68801 in Grand Island, NE has a population of 30,005 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68801?
The median household income in ZIP 68801 is $63,617, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68801?
The median home value in ZIP 68801 is $203,500, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 68801 is White at 51.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68801?
ZIP code 68801 has 731 business establishments employing approximately 16,712 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68801 are: Construction (104), Retail trade (102), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68801 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 68801?
In ZIP code 68801, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 68801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68801 is 17.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 68801?
In ZIP code 68801, approximately 57.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68801 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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