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Grand Island, NE
City in Hall County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68801, 68803.
Population
52,884
Land area
30.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,756
ZIP codes
2
Grand Island and its ZIP codes
Grand Island at a glance
- Grand Island is about 68 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 4th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $63,795 a year, 17% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,600 (8% below Nebraska) and median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Grand Island, NE
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools26
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks30
- Post Offices3
- Parks23
- Grocery Stores26
- Restaurants199
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies3
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers13
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Grand Island, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,795
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$218,600
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
57.8%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,148), Mexican Americans (9,703), Irish Americans (4,959).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hall County. PPP loans are for Grand Island.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,864
35,892 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,566
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$352M
FY 2026, $5,604 per person
How people get to work
Grand Island, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grand Island, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
747
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
51
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
26.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grand Island, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.5%
U.S. 11.1% +6.4 pts
ZIP codes in Grand Island
2 in or overlapping Grand Island. Population shown
Cities near Grand Island
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AldaVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| PhillipsVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DoniphanVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| St. LiboryCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ChapmanVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Wood RiverCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| CairoVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| GiltnerVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| TrumbullVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| DannebrogVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| ProsserVillage | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| AuroraCity | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| MarquetteVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| HastingsCity | 21 mi | 14.9 |
| SheltonVillage | 21 mi | 1 |
| ArcherCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grand Island, NE in?
- Grand Island is in Hall County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Grand Island, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grand Island include 68801, 68803.
- What is the population of Grand Island, NE?
- About 52,884 people live in Grand Island, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grand Island?
- Nearby places include Alda (6.2 mi), Phillips (7.9 mi), Doniphan (9.2 mi), St. Libory (12 mi), Chapman (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023