ZIP code 68824: Cairo, NE
68824 is a ZIP code in Cairo, Nebraska, mainly in Hall County, part of the Grand Island, NE metro area. About 1,562 people live here.
- Population
- 1,562
- Median household income
- $77,989
- Typical home value
- $287,400+0.5% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $850gross, per month
- Median age
- 32.7
- Homeowners
- 74.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 68824 details
| City | Cairo |
|---|---|
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Hall County (also partly Howard County) |
| Metro area | Grand Island, NE |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 89.9 sq mi, plus 0.6 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 17 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 23.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 41.00704, -98.61804 |
Median rent in 68824 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $614/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $788/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $956/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 68824
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68831 | Dannebrog, NE | 7.9 mi | 705 |
| 68820 | Boelus, NE | 8.5 mi | 343 |
| 68802 | Grand Island, NE | 11.1 mi | — |
| 68803 | Grand Island, NE | 11.2 mi | 25,534 |
| 68810 | Alda, NE | 12.7 mi | 862 |
| 68883 | Wood River, NE | 13.0 mi | 2,483 |
| 68869 | Ravenna, NE | 13.9 mi | 2,165 |
| 68876 | Shelton, NE | 14.3 mi | 1,910 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 68824?
A typical home in ZIP code 68824 is worth about $287,400 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $77,989 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Nebraska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $287,400 homeWhat can a $77,989 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 68824
What city is ZIP code 68824?
ZIP code 68824 is in Cairo, NE, in Hall County.
What county is ZIP code 68824 in?
68824 is mainly in Hall County, Nebraska, and partly in Howard County.
What is the population of ZIP code 68824?
About 1,562 people live in ZIP code 68824, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 68824 in?
68824 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.