City

Hastings, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mills County  ·  Iowa

👥246Population
💰$91,250Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂50.8Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊1.0%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.1% Female 41.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 9.4%Race
White90.2%
Asian0.4%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
39%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment1.0% ▼ 81% below avg
HS Graduate81 (46.8%)
Some College22 (12.7%)
Associates18 (10.4%)
Bachelors27 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree25 (14.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
HS Grad46.8%
Some College12.7%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,250 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units175
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
63%
About Hastings, IA

Hastings is a city in Iowa, located in Mills County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 246 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.8 years.

Economically, Hastings is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,250 is above the national average. Approximately 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hastings is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hastings is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.24%).

Hastings, IA offers residents above-average earning potential within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Hastings
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51540 246 $91,250 $156,300 1.0% 30.1% 87.5%