Hastings, MN · standard
ZIP Code 55033
Dakota County, Minnesota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,488
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $103,988
- Median income Above-median income area
- $358,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hastings pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 81
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 55033 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 55033 (Hastings, MN) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.1 in 2023 to 208.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 55033 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota, with 29,488 residents across 365.4 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 55033 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,988 (27% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,501. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $358,700 (40% above the average Minnesota ZIP), while 80.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,173.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Dakota County, so 55033 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 55033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hastings, MN
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 55033.
- Construction
Construction
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
50 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 55033, Hastings, MN · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
29,488
Population
365.4
Area (sq mi)
81
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 55033?
41.9
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
2.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$103,988
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$47,501
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 55033 ranks among Minnesota ZIPs
Hastings, MN household income vs. every Minnesota ZIP code
Median household income among 864 reporting Minnesota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$103,988 Top 14% higher than 86% of 864 Minnesota ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,063housing units
12,063
Total Housing Units
11,708
Occupied Units
355
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$358,700
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,173
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 55033 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 160 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 176 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 196 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 206 |
| 2024 | +1.2% | 209 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 634 business establishments in ZIP 55033, employing approximately 8,261 people with a combined annual payroll of $385,687,000.
634
Businesses
8,261
Employees
$385.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 95 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.5% |
| Information | 12 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 55033 vs 55085 →
ZIP 55033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55016
Cottage Grove (55016)
34,204 residents
- 55033
Hastings (55033)
29,488 residents
- 55071 5,569
Saint Paul Park (55071)
5,569 residents
- 55031 2,035
Hampton (55031)
2,035 residents
- 55089 1,814
Welch (55089)
1,814 residents
- 55085 417
Vermillion (55085)
417 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 55033 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 55033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 55016
Cottage Grove (55016)
$120,715 median income
- 55031
Hampton (55031)
$114,338 median income
- 55089
Welch (55089)
$108,750 median income
- 55085
Vermillion (55085)
$107,500 median income
- 55033
Hastings (55033)
$103,988 median income
- 55071
Saint Paul Park (55071)
$100,798 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 55033 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 55033, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,488 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 55033 in?
ZIP code 55033 (Hastings) is located in Dakota County, Minnesota. Dakota County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dakota-mn.
What is the population of ZIP code 55033?
ZIP code 55033 in Hastings, MN has a population of 29,488 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 55033?
The median household income in ZIP 55033 is $103,988, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 55033?
The median home value in ZIP 55033 is $358,700, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 55033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 55033 is White at 89.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 55033?
ZIP code 55033 has 634 business establishments employing approximately 8,261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 55033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 55033 are: Construction (95), Retail trade (74), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 55033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 55033 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 55033?
In ZIP code 55033, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 55033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 55033 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 55033?
In ZIP code 55033, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 55033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 55033 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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