Hastings, NE — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 68901 serves a portion of Hastings, Nebraska, within Adams County. This community is home to approximately 9,964 residents, with a median age of 46.5 years. The median household income of $45,018 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $198,079 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 43% owner-occupied and 57% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Hastings is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 100 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 31% and an unemployment rate of 3.5%, 68901 reflects the economic character of Adams County in Nebraska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 9,964 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 9,916 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $45,018 | ↓ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $198,079 | ↓ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 100 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.8% | ↓ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 31% | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 46.5 yrs | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 43% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 57% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,483 | — |