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Hastings, MN
City in Dakota County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55033.
Population
22,117
Land area
10.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,136
ZIP codes
1
Hastings and its ZIP codes
Hastings at a glance
- Hastings is about 30 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 52nd among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $93,998, 6% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $322,400 and median rent is $1,183 a month.
Local data for Hastings, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hastings, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,998
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$322,400
Median rent
$1,183/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.9%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,563), Irish Americans (3,318), Norwegian Americans (2,364).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dakota County. PPP loans are for Hastings.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,673
189,166 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,886
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.6B
FY 2026, $14,956 per person
PPP loans
$53.2M
860 loans, 5,513 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hastings, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hastings, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
757
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
161
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hastings, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Hastings
1 in or overlapping Hastings. Population shown
Cities near Hastings
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott, WICity | 3.6 mi | 2.8 |
| VermillionCity | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 6.9 mi | 33.6 |
| CoatesCity | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| MiesvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 1.7 |
| St. Paul ParkCity | 9.8 mi | 3 |
| New TrierCity | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| RosemountCity | 10 mi | 33.3 |
| HamptonCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| EmpireCity | 12 mi | 30.5 |
| Inver Grove HeightsCity | 12 mi | 27.9 |
| AftonCity | 12 mi | 25.1 |
| NewportCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| WoodburyCity | 12 mi | 34.9 |
| St. Marys PointCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Diamond Bluff, WICensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hastings, MN in?
- Hastings is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
- What ZIP codes are in Hastings, MN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hastings include 55033.
- What is the population of Hastings, MN?
- About 22,117 people live in Hastings, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hastings?
- Nearby places include Prescott, WI (3.6 mi), Vermillion (6.7 mi), Cottage Grove (6.9 mi), Coates (8.7 mi), Miesville (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023