City

Grand Island, NE

3 ZIP codes  ·  Hall County  ·  Nebraska

👥55,925Population
💰$66,341Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$203,779Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.4%Hispanic: 33.6%Black: 3.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1.8%Race
White59.4%
Hispanic33.6%
Black3.5%
Asian1.2%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma1,652 (5.1%)
HS Graduate10,600 (32.9%)
Some College4,819 (15%)
Associates4,883 (15.2%)
Bachelors2,866 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree7,355 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 15%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College15.0%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.6%Renter: 38.4%Tenure
Owner61.6%
Renter38.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,341 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$203,779 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$911/mo
Total Housing Units22,872
Vacant Units789

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
59%
About Grand Island, NE

Grand Island is a city in Nebraska, located in Hall County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 55,925 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Grand Island is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,341 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Grand Island is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,779, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $911 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grand Island is moderately educated. 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.42%).

Grand Island, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Grand Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68801 30,305 $63,214 $186,600 $931 3.8% 27.2% 59.6%
68803 25,620 $70,040 $224,100 $888 3.0% 36.5% 64.0%