US ZIP Code
57220

Bruce, SD

Brookings County  ·  South Dakota

● Active
👥 676 Population ↓ 11% since 2019
💰 $98,009 Median HH Income
▲ 28% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019
🎂 50.9 Median Age ↑ 59% since 2019
🏠 $196,100 Median Home Value
▼ 30% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019
🎓 35.4% College Grads
▼ 9% below avg
📊 0.3% Unemployment
▼ 94% below avg ↓ 35% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code57220
CityBruce
StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyBrookings County
Area Code605
Elevation1,625 ft
Latitude44.45976
Longitude-96.917332
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS46011
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 51.2% (346) Female 48.8% (330) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 2.2%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs ↑ 59% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.13
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate175 (37.3%)
Some College62 (13.2%)
Associates64 (13.6%)
Bachelors45 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree121 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College13.2%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–100k
13%
$100k–150k
14%
$150k–200k
15%
$200k–300k
23%
$300k–500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,009 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019
Median Home Value$196,100 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo ↑ 3% since 2019
Total Units445
Vacant Units128
Avg HH Size2.13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–50k
19%
$50k–75k
9%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
23%
$150k–200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%

Summary

Total Units445
Vacant128
Owner Occupied83.9%
Renter Occupied16.1%
Avg HH Size2.13
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 57220 is in Bruce, SD, in Brookings County.
ZIP code 57220 is located in South Dakota (SD).
ZIP code 57220 is in Brookings County, SD.
ZIP 57220 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 57220 is 676 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 57220 is $98,009 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 57220 is $196,100 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 57220

ZIP code 57220 is located in Bruce, South Dakota, within Brookings County. With a population of 676, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.9 years. Economically, 57220 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,009 is above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 57220 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $196,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $692 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.

The population of 57220 is primarily White (97.63%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.1%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 57220 stands at 0.3%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.

Overall, ZIP code 57220 in Bruce, SD is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 676 residents, a median household income of $98,009, and a median home value of $196,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Dakota.