68801 ZIP Code — Grand Island, NE
Hall County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68801 is located in Grand Island, Nebraska, within Hall County. It covers approximately 89.96 square miles and serves a population of 30,277 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68801
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $58,266.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
30,277
population
89.96
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68801 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68801
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Island | Acceptable |
| Grand Island | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68865 Phillips (5.1 mi)
68827 Chapman (8.2 mi)
68803 Grand Island (9.1 mi)
68872 Saint Libory (11.1 mi)
68810 Alda (11.2 mi)
68832 Doniphan (13.3 mi)
68841 Giltner (13.9 mi)
68854 Marquette (14.1 mi)
68818 Aurora (14.7 mi)
68824 Cairo (17.7 mi)
68864 Palmer (18.9 mi)
68831 Dannebrog (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,277 |
| Population density | 337 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 89.96 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9416 |
| Longitude | -98.2743 |
| 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 | 44.5% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 34.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 18.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
30,277
Population
337
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$58,266
Median household income
$29,196
Per capita income
$162,200
Median home value
$897
Median monthly rent
57.3%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
6,894
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,348
Under 5
1,203
1,118
5–9
998
1,349
10–14
1,204
1,214
15–19
1,084
1,113
20–24
994
2,311
25–34
2,063
2,238
35–44
1,998
1,692
45–54
1,511
772
55–59
689
923
60–64
824
1,158
65–74
1,034
499
75–84
446
261
85+
233
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,785 | 29.0% |
| 18 and over | 21,492 | 71.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,631 | 12.0% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.9%
Hispanic or Latino
23.1%
Other race
16.1%
Two or more races
8.2%
Black or African American
4%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,484 | 46.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,101 | 23.1% |
| Other race | 6,340 | 16.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,227 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,566 | 4% |
| Asian | 340 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 320 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.5% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.6% | 34.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.7% | 18.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
25.6%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $58,266 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
20.9%
$150k–$200k
22.2%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
11.1%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,200 |
| Median rent / month | $897 |
| Owner occupied | 57.3% |
| Renter occupied | 42.7% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
| Single-family detached | 63.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.4% |
| Mobile homes | 6.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.78 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% |
| 3 or more | 24.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.9% |
| Electricity | 24.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,696 | 42.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,388 | 12.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,322 | 20.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,761 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,172 | 37.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,660 | 23.8% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.8% | 34.3% |
| Married | 43.3% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.7%
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
12.6%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 532 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 461 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,491 | 47.1% |
| High school | 2,258 | 30.4% |
| College / grad school | 677 | 9.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.8%
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Retail trade
13.0%
Construction
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Professional & management
7.4%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Other services
3.2%
Public administration
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.1% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 28.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.8% |
| Government | 8.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.7% |
| Carpool | 9.5% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 2.1% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.5%
Under 18 years
24.1%
18 and over
11.9%
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
38.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 28.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 23.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.1% |
| Visited dentist | 60.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 997 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 37.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 15.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,726 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 4,945 | 17.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,295 | 15.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 104 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,865 | 78.8% |
| Born in same state | 23,702 | 78.3% |
| Born in different state | 18,208 | 60.1% |
| Foreign born | 163 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6,412 | 21.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,990 | 31.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,374 | 7.8% |
| French | 1,758 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 1,229 | 4.1% |
| English | 457 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 376 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 96 | 0.3% |
| German | 9 | 0% |
| Irish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68801
What city is ZIP code 68801 in?
ZIP code 68801 is primarily assigned to Grand Island, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68801 in?
ZIP code 68801 falls within Hall County, Nebraska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68801?
16% of residents in ZIP code 68801 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68801?
The median home value in ZIP code 68801 is $162,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 68801?
ZIP code 68801 has an estimated population of 30,277 residents, with a density of 337 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68801?
The median household income in ZIP code 68801 is $58,266, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68801 in?
ZIP code 68801 observes the CST timezone.