Question 1

Is 68901 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 68901 in Hastings has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Hastings city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 68901 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 68901?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 68901 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 68901. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 68901 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Hastings. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 68901?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 68901 is approximately $205K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 68901 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 68901 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 68901 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 68901 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Hastings. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 68901 scores similarly to the middle tier of Hastings neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Hastings — ZIP 68901

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
WEST HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL	08–12	—	—	—
ADAMS CENTRAL JR-SR HIGH SCH	07–12	—	—	—
ADAMS CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	—	—	—
ALCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
HASTINGS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
RAYMOND A WATSON ELEM SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
MORTON EARLY LEARNING CENTER	PK–PK	—	—	—
ESU #9 PRESCHOOL HOME BASE PRG	PK–PK	—	—	—