68901 ZIP Code
Hastings, Nebraska
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 68901 |
| City/Town: | Hastings |
| County: | Adams |
| State: | Nebraska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,307 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,579 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,957 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,739 |
| Median Home Value: | $161,800 |
| Land Area: | 150.2 sq miles
388.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5909, -98.3661 |
Population Information (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,307 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,886 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,421 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,698 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,808 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,979 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,870 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,965 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,296 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,961 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,710 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,383 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,931 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,644 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,378 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 684 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $161,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $815 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,739 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,796 | 92.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 943 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,002 | 64.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,794 | 35.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,987 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 558 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 833 | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,494 | 26.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,274 | 25.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,225 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,818 | 16.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,785 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (68901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,579 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,192 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,492 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,957 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,446 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,065 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 381 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,055 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,444 | 79.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,597 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 983 | 7.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,586 | 85.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 148 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 66 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 345 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,437 | 5.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,723 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,637 | 10.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,510 | 13.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,022 | 7.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 72 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 522 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 894 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (68901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 557 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 629 | 5.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,137 | 10.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 977 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,164 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,094 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,350 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,689 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 667 | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 532 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (68901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,645 | 81.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 989 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 411 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 190 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 559 | 4.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 15.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (68901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 648 | 5.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 876 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,167 | 16.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 300 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,347 | 10.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 491 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 148 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 515 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 691 | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,666 | 28.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,127 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 710 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 379 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,449 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,418 | 70.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,839 | 37.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,673 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (68901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,134 | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,733 | 34.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,039 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 693 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 274 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,230 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (68901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,097 | 69.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 421 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 535 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 936 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 399 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 112 | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 691 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 544 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (68901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 573 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 654 | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 922 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 962 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,922 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,468 | 12.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,452 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,269 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,495 | 21.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (68901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 390 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,370 | 11.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,366 | 28.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,285 | 36.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,747 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 581 | 4.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (68901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,662 | 61.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 257 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,658 | 33.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 123 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 70 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (68901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 606 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,374 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,068 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,748 | 25.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (68901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 536 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,167 | 16.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,548 | 22.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,066 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,620 | 23.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 674 | 9.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 334 | 4.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 57 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (68901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,340 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $561 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $815 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,796 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,827 | 44.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,827 | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,093 | 19.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,123 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,056 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,530 | 32.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (68901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,199 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,449 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,133 | 50.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 351 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,127 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,225 | 31.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (68901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,072 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 507 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 398 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,936 | 41.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,013 | 14.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,218 | 31.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,939 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,429 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,122 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,817 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 214 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,974 | 51.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,629 | 42.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (68901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,898 | 83.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,004 | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,172 | 54.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,684 | 42.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 387 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 148 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (68901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,450 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 109 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,857 | 1703.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,857 | 1703.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,857 | 1703.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 18 | 16.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 4.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,457 | 1336.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 22 | 20.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (68901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,609 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,921 | 89.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,688 | 10.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,232 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 60 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 323 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 73 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (68901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,796 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,005 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Hastings, NE68901