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Hastings, NE · standard

ZIP Code 68901

Adams County, Nebraska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

26,354
74/sq mi
$66,585
Median income
$190,100
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hastings pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 68901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 68901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 355.2 square miles in Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska. The area is home to 26,354 residents, producing a population density of 74 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 68901 against Nebraska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 68901 sits at $66,585 (13% below the Nebraska average), while per-capita income is $36,905. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $190,100 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $858 per month, and 66.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 68901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Adams County, so you can benchmark 68901 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 68901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 68901.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 68901, Hastings, NE · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

26,354

Population

355.2

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 68901?

38.0

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$66,585

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$36,905

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

13.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 68901 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,585 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,922

Total Housing Units

11,165

Occupied Units

757

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$190,100

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$858

Median Rent

1965

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 68901 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 170
2021 +7.4% 183
2022 +16.8% 214
2023 +3.6% 221
2024 +10.3% 244

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 857 business establishments in ZIP 68901, employing approximately 12,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $567,264,000.

857

Businesses

12,044

Employees

$567.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 123 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 112 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 88 10.3%
Construction 83 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 80 9.3%
Finance and insurance 56 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 53 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 6.1%
Manufacturing 47 5.5%
Wholesale trade 47 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 30 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.1%
Information 9 1.1%
Educational services 9 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 68901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 68901 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 68901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 68901 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68954 Inland, NE 94 7.4 mi
68980 Trumbull, NE 388 8.8 mi
68941 Glenvil, NE 832 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Adams County

68955 standard
Juniata, NE
Pop: 2,025
68956 standard
Kenesaw, NE
Pop: 1,215
68925 standard
Ayr, NE
Pop: 474
68973 standard
Roseland, NE
Pop: 463
68950 standard
Holstein, NE
Pop: 331

Related Areas

Adams County Hastings, NE Nebraska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 68901 in? ▼
ZIP code 68901 (Hastings) is located in Adams County, Nebraska. Adams County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adams-ne.
What is the population of ZIP code 68901? ▼
ZIP code 68901 in Hastings, NE has a population of 26,354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 68901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 68901 is $66,585, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 68901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 68901 is $190,100, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 68901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 68901 is White at 82.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 68901? ▼
ZIP code 68901 has 857 business establishments employing approximately 12,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 68901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 68901 are: Retail trade (123), Health care and social assistance (112), Accommodation and food services (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 68901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 68901 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 68901? ▼
In ZIP code 68901, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 68901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 68901 is 13.9 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 68901? ▼
In ZIP code 68901, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 68901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 68901 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hastings, NE

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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