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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
$63,617
Median income
$203,500
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 68801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 232.2 square miles in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. The area is home to 30,005 residents, producing a population density of 129 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68801 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68801 sits at $63,617 (17% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $30,371. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $203,500 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $962 per month, and 57.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Hall County, so you can benchmark 68801 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68801.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 68801?

31.9

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

22.1%

Foreign-Born

White 51.3%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%

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

$30,371

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68801 ranks nationally

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,894

Total Housing Units

11,391

Occupied Units

503

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.4%
Renter 42.6%

$203,500

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$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

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ZIP 68801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68801 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68803 Grand Island, NE 22,560 6.5 mi
68865 Phillips, NE 894 6.6 mi
68872 Saint Libory, NE 853 10.4 mi
68827 Chapman, NE 693 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hall County

68803 standard
Grand Island, NE
Pop: 22,560
68883 standard
Wood River, NE
Pop: 2,411
68832 standard
Doniphan, NE
Pop: 1,974
68824 standard
Cairo, NE
Pop: 1,414
68810 standard
Alda, NE
Pop: 1,109

Related Areas

Hall County Grand Island, NE Nebraska

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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Official Data Resources for Grand Island, NE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.