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Hastings, MI
City in Barry County, Michigan.
Population
7,520
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,443
ZIP codes
0
Hastings and its ZIP codes
Hastings at a glance
- Hastings is about 8.1 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- It is the 137th most populous of 745 cities and towns in Michigan.
- Households here earn a median of $58,286 a year, 20% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,500 (25% below Michigan) and median rent is $745 a month.
Local data for Hastings, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hastings, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,286
Poverty rate
12.5%
Median home value
$174,500
Median rent
$745/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,598), German Americans (1,343), Dutch Americans (662).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barry County. PPP loans are for Hastings.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,672
13,286 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,378
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$415M
FY 2026, $6,645 per person
How people get to work
Hastings, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hastings, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
290
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
181
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hastings, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Hastings
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FreeportVillage | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| DowlingCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 6.1 |
| WoodlandVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.8 |
| MiddlevilleVillage | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| NashvilleVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake OdessaVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| DeltonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| ClarksvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| VermontvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Hickory CornersCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| SunfieldVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| WaylandCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| South Gull LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| SaranacVillage | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| MartinVillage | 20 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hastings, MI in?
- Hastings is in Barry County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Hastings, MI?
- About 7,520 people live in Hastings, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hastings?
- Nearby places include Freeport (8 mi), Dowling (9 mi), Woodland (9.1 mi), Middleville (10 mi), Nashville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023