| ZIP Code | 68801 |
|---|---|
| City | Grand Island |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| County | Hall County |
| Area Code | 308 |
| Elevation | 1,820 ft |
| Latitude | 40.949883 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.297321 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 31079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.7 yrs ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.2% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,002 (6.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,499 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 2,746 (16.8%) |
| Associates | 2,658 (16.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,299 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,152 (19.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,214 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $186,600 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 53% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $931/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,684 |
| Vacant Units | 432 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,684 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 432 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 68801 is located in Grand Island, Nebraska, within Hall County. With a population of 30,305, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.7 years. Economically, 68801 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,214 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 68801 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $186,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $931 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.6%) and renters (40.4%). Median home values have increased by 53% since 2019.
The population of 68801 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.6%. Residents are moderately educated — 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.5%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 68801 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 68801 in Grand Island, NE is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 30,305 residents, a median household income of $63,214, and a median home value of $186,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Nebraska.