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ZIP 68801

Pop. 30,824·Hall County·30th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,365/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$600
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ZIP 68801 · $1,365
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,220/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,380/yr
At $1,365/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyHall County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68801 (Grand Island, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,824
Median income
$63,617
Median age
31.9
Renters
42.6%
Age distribution
29.5%
24.9%
23.2%
12.2%
Under 1829.5%
18–3424.9%
35–5423.2%
55–6410.1%
65+12.2%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
51.3%
44.1%
White51.3%
Black5.6%
Hispanic44.1%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
19.2%
33.2%
29.8%
17.8%
No HS diploma19.2%
HS diploma33.2%
Some college29.8%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
57.4%
42.6%
Owner57.4%
Renter42.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68801 in Grand Island, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,170 → $63,617
up 11.3%
Population
30,176 → 30,824
up 2.1%
Renter share
40.7% → 42.6%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 17.8%
-0.7 pts
Median age
33.2 → 31.9
-1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $57,170 in 2021 to $63,617 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 30,176 to 30,824 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. About 42.6% of households rent today, against 40.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68801 covers Grand Island, NE. The median rent here is $1,365/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($63,617/yr), ZIP 68801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68801 (Grand Island, NE) is $1,365. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68801's median rent of $1,365/mo is $600 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68801 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68801 falls in the middle range for Nebraska, ranking #30 out of 53 ZIPs at $1,365/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,365/mo in ZIP 68801. The local median household income is $63,617/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68801?

Rent in ZIP 68801 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 68801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68801 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,365/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($63,617/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.6% of ZIP 68801 households are renters, while 57.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68801 compare to the rest of Grand Island?

ZIP 68801 is pricier than Grand Island as a whole. At $1,365/mo, it's $28 above the Grand Island citywide median of $1,337/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,365/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 68801's median household income ($63,617/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68801 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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