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ZIP 68803

Pop. 25,534·Hall County·39th most expensive ZIP in Nebraska
Median rent (all units)
$1,290/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$675
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ZIP 68803 · $1,290
More affordable than 87% 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
$15,480/yr
At $1,290/mo median
Location
StateNE
CountyHall County
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Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 68803 (Grand Island, NE) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,534
Median income
$73,463
Median age
41.9
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
25.2%
17.1%
24.8%
12.8%
20%
Under 1825.2%
18–3417.1%
35–5424.8%
55–6412.8%
65+20%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
75.5%
23%
White75.5%
Black2.7%
Hispanic23%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
12.2%
30.7%
31.4%
25.7%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 68803 in Grand Island, NE has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,152 → $73,463
up 14.5%
Population
25,966 → 25,534
down 1.7%
Renter share
35.6% → 37.1%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25% → 25.7%
+0.7 pts
Median age
40.3 → 41.9
+1.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 68803 in Grand Island, NE now reports about $73,463, up from $64,152 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 25,966 residents to roughly 25,534. Renters now make up 37.1% of households, compared with 35.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 68803 covers Grand Island, NE. The median rent here is $1,290/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 21% of local median household income ($73,463/yr), ZIP 68803 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 68803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 68803 (Grand Island, NE) is $1,290. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 68803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 68803's median rent of $1,290/mo is $675 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 68803 compare to other ZIPs in Nebraska?

ZIP 68803 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Nebraska, ranking #39 out of 53 ZIPs at $1,290/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 68803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,290/mo in ZIP 68803. The local median household income is $73,463/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 68803?

Rent in ZIP 68803 has increased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 68803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 68803 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,290/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($73,463/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 68803 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 68803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of ZIP 68803 households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 68803 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 68803 compare to the rest of Grand Island?

ZIP 68803 is more affordable than Grand Island overall. At $1,290/mo, it's $47 below the Grand Island citywide median of $1,337/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 68803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 68803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,290/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 68803's median household income ($73,463/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 68803 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.46–5.84%
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