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Hastings, NE
City in Adams County, Nebraska. ZIP codes: 68901.
Population
25,008
Land area
14.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,677
ZIP codes
1
Hastings and its ZIP codes
Hastings at a glance
- Hastings is about 65 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $64,048 a year, 16% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,700 (23% below Nebraska) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Hastings, NE
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools13
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants78
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools2
- Superfund Sites2
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Hastings, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,048
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$184,700
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.2%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,833), Irish Americans (2,617), Mexican Americans (2,392).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Hastings.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,532
15,654 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,000
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$222M
FY 2026, $7,121 per person
PPP loans
$75.5M
1,260 loans, 9,445 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hastings, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hastings, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
870
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
71
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
26.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hastings, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Hastings
1 in or overlapping Hastings. Population shown
Cities near Hastings
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JuniataVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.7 |
| TrumbullVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| InlandCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| GlenvilVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ProsserVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| AyrVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| DoniphanVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| RoselandVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| KenesawVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| HolsteinVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HarvardCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| GiltnerVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Wood RiverCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| AldaVillage | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Blue HillCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Clay CenterCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hastings, NE in?
- Hastings is in Adams County, Nebraska.
- What ZIP codes are in Hastings, NE?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hastings include 68901.
- What is the population of Hastings, NE?
- About 25,008 people live in Hastings, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hastings?
- Nearby places include Juniata (5.4 mi), Trumbull (8.6 mi), Inland (9.5 mi), Glenvil (11 mi), Prosser (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023