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Grand Island, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68803

Hall County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,560
100/sq mi
$73,463
Median income
$244,200
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grand Island pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
100
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68803 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 226.3 square miles in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. The area is home to 22,560 residents, producing a population density of 100 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 68803 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68803 sits at $73,463 (4% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $40,685. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $244,200 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $927 per month, and 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68803 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Hall County, so you can benchmark 68803 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 68803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68803.

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 68803, 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

22,560

Population

226.3

Area (sq mi)

100

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68803?

41.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

13.6%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%

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?

$73,463

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$40,685

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

16.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68803 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,463 Top 48% higher than 52% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,163

Total Housing Units

10,872

Occupied Units

291

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.9%
Renter 37.1%

$244,200

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$927

Median Rent

1981

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68803 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 175
2021 +12.7% 197
2022 +14.8% 227
2023 +5.4% 239
2024 +7.9% 258

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 916 business establishments in ZIP 68803, employing approximately 16,159 people with a combined annual payroll of $873,268,000.

916

Businesses

16,159

Employees

$873.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 164 17.9%
Health care and social assistance 144 15.7%
Construction 115 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 87 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 78 8.5%
Finance and insurance 65 7.1%
Wholesale trade 55 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 28 3.1%
Manufacturing 22 2.4%
Information 19 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.1%
Educational services 7 0.8%

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 68803 vs 68801 →

ZIP 68803 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 68803 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 68803 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 68803 ranks #2 of 4 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
68801 Grand Island, NE 30,005 6.5 mi
68810 Alda, NE 1,109 7.2 mi
68872 Saint Libory, NE 853 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hall County

68801 standard
Grand Island, NE
Pop: 30,005
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 68803 in? ▼
ZIP code 68803 (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 68803? ▼
ZIP code 68803 in Grand Island, NE has a population of 22,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68803? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68803 is $73,463, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68803? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68803 is $244,200, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68803? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68803 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68803? ▼
ZIP code 68803 has 916 business establishments employing approximately 16,159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68803? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68803 are: Retail trade (164), Health care and social assistance (144), Construction (115). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68803? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68803 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 68803? ▼
In ZIP code 68803, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 68803? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68803 is 16.7 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 68803? ▼
In ZIP code 68803, approximately 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68803? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68803 is 9.8% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.