City

Hastings, NE

2 ZIP codes  ·  Adams County  ·  Nebraska

👥26,208Population
💰$63,547Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$181,800Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.2%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2%Race
White81.2%
Hispanic13.9%
Black1.3%
Asian1.1%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma240 (1.5%)
HS Graduate4,026 (25.5%)
Some College1,821 (11.5%)
Associates2,749 (17.4%)
Bachelors2,333 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree4,643 (29.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 29.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College11.5%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate29.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.1%Renter: 34.9%Tenure
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,547 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$181,800 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units11,809
Vacant Units824

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Hastings, NE

Hastings is a city in Nebraska, located in Adams County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,208 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Hastings is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,547 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hastings is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $181,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hastings is well-educated. 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.19%).

Hastings, NE offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Nebraska. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hastings
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68901 26,208 $63,547 $181,800 $858 2.6% 44.1% 65.1%

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