68824 ZIP Code — Cairo, NE
Hall County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68824 is located in Cairo, Nebraska, within Hall County. It covers approximately 89.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68824
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $55,600. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,534
population
89.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68824 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68824
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cairo | Acceptable |
| Cairo | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68831 Dannebrog (8.2 mi)
68820 Boelus (8.9 mi)
68803 Grand Island (10.1 mi)
68869 Ravenna (13.5 mi)
68810 Alda (13.9 mi)
68883 Wood River (14.2 mi)
68838 Farwell (14.8 mi)
68871 Rockville (15.7 mi)
68872 Saint Libory (15.7 mi)
68876 Shelton (16.3 mi)
68801 Grand Island (17.7 mi)
68873 Saint Paul (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,534 |
| Population density | 17 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 89.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.0051 |
| Longitude | -98.6025 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 308 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.7% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 34.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.6% | 18.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
1,534
Population
17
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$55,600
Median household income
$32,196
Per capita income
$187,300
Median home value
$802
Median monthly rent
69.7%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
465
Housing units
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
57
Under 5
59
80
5–9
83
56
10–14
58
67
15–19
69
40
20–24
41
93
25–34
96
89
35–44
92
77
45–54
80
34
55–59
35
66
60–64
68
58
65–74
60
29
75–84
30
8
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 467 | 30.4% |
| 18 and over | 1,067 | 69.6% |
| 65 and over | 194 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.9%
Two or more races
8%
Hispanic or Latino
8%
Black or African American
2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.9%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,316 | 78.9% |
| Two or more races | 134 | 8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 133 | 8% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.7% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 34.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.6% | 18.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
15.1%
$35k–$50k
19.2%
$50k–$75k
21.7%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
2.7%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $55,600 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.1%
$50k–$100k
6.2%
$100k–$150k
18.2%
$150k–$200k
27.8%
$200k–$300k
20.5%
$300k–$500k
16.4%
$500k–$1M
6.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,300 |
| Median rent / month | $802 |
| Owner occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter occupied | 30.3% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 82.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 23.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% |
| 3 or more | 40.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.0% |
| Electricity | 35.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.5% |
| Wood | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 274 | 43.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 44 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 120 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 192 | 30.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 241 | 38.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 140 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.7% | 32.0% |
| Married | 51.4% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
33.3%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
15.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 26 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 3.5% |
| Elementary school | 198 | 43.4% |
| High school | 139 | 30.5% |
| College / grad school | 77 | 16.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Manufacturing
16.5%
Retail trade
16.1%
Construction
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Other services
5.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Public administration
4.5%
Professional & management
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.5% |
| Government | 15.4% |
| Self-employed | 11.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.5% |
| Carpool | 4.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 4.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
4.9%
Under 18 years
4.5%
18 and over
5.1%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
3.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.9% |
| Retirement income | 12.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.2% |
| Binge drinking | 20.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 62 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 34.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.8% |
| Public insurance | 25.2% |
| No insurance | 5.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,418 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 5 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,516 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 1,500 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 1,246 | 81.2% |
| Foreign born | 16 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18 | 1.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 18 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 157 | 10.2% |
| French | 128 | 8.3% |
| Dutch | 91 | 5.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 60 | 3.9% |
| English | 38 | 2.5% |
| German | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68824
What city is ZIP code 68824 in?
ZIP code 68824 is primarily assigned to Cairo, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68824 in?
ZIP code 68824 falls within Hall County, Nebraska.
Is ZIP code 68824 family-oriented?
30% of residents in ZIP code 68824 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68824?
The median home value in ZIP code 68824 is $187,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 68824?
ZIP code 68824 has an estimated population of 1,534 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68824?
The median household income in ZIP code 68824 is $55,600, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68824 in?
ZIP code 68824 observes the CST timezone.