Hastings
City in Dakota County, Minnesota
Hastings is a city in Dakota County, Minnesota, with 22,154 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prescott, 3.5 miles NE.
- 22,154residents (2020 Census)
- 728 ftelevation · 222 m
- 10.5 sq miland area · 27.1 km²
- 2,115 / sq mipopulation density
- 55033ZIP code
About Hastings
Hastings ( HAY-stings) is a city mostly in Dakota County, Minnesota, of which it is the county seat, with a portion in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. It is near the confluence of the Mississippi, Vermillion, and St. Croix Rivers. The population was 22,154 at the 2020 census. It is named for the first elected governor of Minnesota, Henry Hastings Sibley. Hastings is part of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
The advantages of Hastings's location that led to its original growth are that it is well-drained, provides a good riverboat port, and is close to a hydropower resource at the falls of the Vermillion River. Other sites closer to the river confluence are either too swampy (Dakota County) or too hilly (Washington County and Pierce County, Wisconsin).
U.S. Highway 61 and Minnesota State Highways 55 and 316 are three of Hastings's main routes.
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Living in Hastings
- Median household income
- $93,998
- Median home value
- $322,400
- Median rent
- $1,183/mo
- Median age
- 41
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Hastings had 22,154 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,154 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,115 per sq mi (817 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hastings at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Dakota County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 22,154 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.47 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7318° N, 92.8533° W |
| ZIP code | 55033 |
| Official website | ci.hastings.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2727530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hastings
- Prescott, WI3.5 mi NE
- Cottage Grove6.4 mi NW
- Vermillion6.9 mi SW
- Coates8.9 mi W
- Miesville9.3 mi S
- New Trier9.7 mi SW
- St. Paul Park10.0 mi NW
- Rosemount10.6 mi W
- Hampton11.2 mi SW
- Afton11.7 mi N
- Newport12.2 mi NW
- Inver Grove Heights12.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hastings
What county is Hastings in?
Hastings is in Dakota County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Hastings, MN?
22,154 people lived in Hastings at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hastings, MN?
The ZIP code of Hastings is 55033.
What is the elevation of Hastings?
728 feet (222 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hastings?
Prescott (3.5 mi), Cottage Grove (6.4 mi), Vermillion (6.9 mi), Coates (8.9 mi), Miesville (9.3 mi).
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