Grand Island, NE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 68801 serves a portion of Grand Island, Nebraska, within Hall County. This community is home to approximately 10,727 residents, with a median age of 36.8 years. The median household income of $64,781 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $434,032 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 63% owner-occupied and 37% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Grand Island is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 91 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 50% and an unemployment rate of 5.0%, 68801 reflects the economic character of Hall County in Nebraska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 10,727 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 4,391 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $64,781 | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $434,032 | ↑ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 91 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | ↑ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 13.1% | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 50% | ↑ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 36.8 yrs | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,505 | — |