68901 ZIP Code — Hastings, NE
Adams County, Nebraska
ZIP code 68901 is located in Hastings, Nebraska, within Adams County. It covers approximately 150.16 square miles and serves a population of 26,307 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 402.
About ZIP code 68901
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $59,579. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
26,307
population
150.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
68901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 68901
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 68901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hastings | Acceptable |
| Hastings | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68955 Juniata (8.2 mi)
68980 Trumbull (9.9 mi)
68941 Glenvil (11.4 mi)
68925 Ayr (11.7 mi)
68832 Doniphan (12.7 mi)
68973 Roseland (13.7 mi)
68956 Kenesaw (16.8 mi)
68934 Deweese (17.2 mi)
68841 Giltner (17.3 mi)
68944 Harvard (17.8 mi)
68810 Alda (17.8 mi)
68950 Holstein (18.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,307 |
| Population density | 175 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 31 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 150.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.59 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5895 |
| Longitude | -98.3876 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 402 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.5% | 45.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 32.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.5% | 18.5% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
26,307
Population
175
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$59,579
Median household income
$33,822
Per capita income
$161,800
Median home value
$815
Median monthly rent
64.9%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
7,945
Housing units
27.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
832
Under 5
866
886
5–9
922
969
10–14
1,010
916
15–19
954
962
20–24
1,003
1,614
25–34
1,682
1,450
35–44
1,511
1,327
45–54
1,383
677
55–59
706
946
60–64
985
1,295
65–74
1,349
675
75–84
703
335
85+
349
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,368 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 19,939 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,706 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic or Latino
9.1%
Two or more races
6%
Other race
5%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,586 | 78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,637 | 9.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,723 | 6% |
| Other race | 1,437 | 5% |
| Asian | 345 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 148 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 66 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.5% | 45.0% | 39.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 32.5% | 33.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.5% | 18.5% | 22.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.2%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $59,579 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
23.1%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
4.8%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,800 |
| Median rent / month | $815 |
| Owner occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter occupied | 35.1% |
| Vacant | 8.0% |
| Single-family detached | 69.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% |
| 3 or more | 25.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.7% |
| Electricity | 33.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.4% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,827 | 44.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 753 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,093 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,123 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,056 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,530 | 32.7% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Married | 50.3% | 46.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
26.5%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 507 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 398 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,936 | 41.5% |
| High school | 1,013 | 14.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,218 | 31.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Manufacturing
16.6%
Retail trade
10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Construction
6.7%
Other services
5.4%
Professional & management
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.0%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.3% |
| Service | 23.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 19.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.2% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 4.4% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
12.7%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
30.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 31.3% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,429 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.7% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,609 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 1,423 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,139 | 4.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 266 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,450 | 92.9% |
| Born in same state | 24,341 | 92.5% |
| Born in different state | 19,372 | 73.6% |
| Foreign born | 109 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,857 | 7.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 555 | 29.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,504 | 9.5% |
| French | 1,788 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 693 | 2.6% |
| Dutch | 446 | 1.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 407 | 1.5% |
| English | 331 | 1.3% |
| German | 102 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 68901
What city is ZIP code 68901 in?
ZIP code 68901 is primarily assigned to Hastings, Nebraska.
What county is ZIP code 68901 in?
ZIP code 68901 falls within Adams County, Nebraska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 68901?
The median home value in ZIP code 68901 is $161,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 68901?
ZIP code 68901 has an estimated population of 26,307 residents, with a density of 175 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 68901?
The median household income in ZIP code 68901 is $59,579, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 68901 in?
ZIP code 68901 observes the CST timezone.