68803 ZIP Code — Grand Island, NE
Hall County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68803 is located in Grand Island, Nebraska, within Hall County. It covers approximately 86.87 square miles and serves a population of 25,824 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 308.
About ZIP code 68803
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $66,885. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
25,824
population
86.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68803 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68803
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68803. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Grand Island | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68810 Alda (5.2 mi)
68801 Grand Island (9.1 mi)
68824 Cairo (10.1 mi)
68832 Doniphan (10.4 mi)
68883 Wood River (11.3 mi)
68865 Phillips (13.5 mi)
68872 Saint Libory (13.7 mi)
68831 Dannebrog (14.9 mi)
68827 Chapman (16.3 mi)
68876 Shelton (18.3 mi)
68820 Boelus (18.5 mi)
68841 Giltner (18.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,824 |
| Population density | 297 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 079 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 86.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.9195 |
| Longitude | -98.4452 |
| 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 | 33.7% | 34.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 18.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
25,824
Population
297
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$66,885
Median household income
$36,304
Per capita income
$215,500
Median home value
$872
Median monthly rent
64.6%
Home ownership
10.6%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
7,321
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
789
Under 5
809
845
5–9
866
1,106
10–14
1,133
807
15–19
827
618
20–24
634
1,390
25–34
1,425
1,418
35–44
1,453
1,566
45–54
1,605
968
55–59
992
677
60–64
693
1,432
65–74
1,467
691
75–84
708
447
85+
458
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,551 | 25.4% |
| 18 and over | 19,273 | 74.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,203 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 40.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.6%
Hispanic or Latino
11%
Other race
7.8%
Two or more races
4%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,089 | 72.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,206 | 11% |
| Other race | 2,275 | 7.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,160 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 545 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 373 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 209 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.7% | 43.3% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 34.2% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.0% | 18.6% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.7% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
14.2%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $66,885 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
21.0%
$200k–$300k
36.1%
$300k–$500k
18.1%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,500 |
| Median rent / month | $872 |
| Owner occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter occupied | 35.4% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 66.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.7% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.0% |
| Electricity | 31.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,434 | 51.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 640 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,762 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,708 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,414 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,463 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.9% | 24.0% |
| Married | 59.7% | 51.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
30.9%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
11.2%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 385 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 477 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,957 | 48.3% |
| High school | 1,505 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 796 | 13.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.4%
Manufacturing
17.5%
Retail trade
14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Construction
5.6%
Professional & management
5.1%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
4.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 14.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 21.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.4% |
| Carpool | 12.8% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 3.4% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.6 |
Poverty
All people
10.6%
Under 18 years
12.7%
18 and over
9.9%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
40.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| High blood pressure | 35.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 26.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.1% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 16.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,509 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.2% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| No insurance | 9.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,226 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 2,053 | 8.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,680 | 6.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 88 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,241 | 90.0% |
| Born in same state | 23,092 | 89.4% |
| Born in different state | 18,116 | 70.2% |
| Foreign born | 149 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,583 | 10.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,292 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,837 | 11% |
| French | 1,900 | 7.4% |
| Arab | 1,763 | 6.8% |
| Dutch | 554 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 275 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 235 | 0.9% |
| German | 50 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.8% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68803
What city is ZIP code 68803 in?
ZIP code 68803 is primarily assigned to Grand Island, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68803 in?
ZIP code 68803 falls within Hall County, Nebraska.
What is the population of ZIP code 68803?
ZIP code 68803 has an estimated population of 25,824 residents, with a density of 297 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68803?
The median home value in ZIP code 68803 is $215,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68803?
The median household income in ZIP code 68803 is $66,885, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68803 in?
ZIP code 68803 observes the CST timezone.