| ZIP Code | 57278 |
|---|---|
| City | Willow Lake |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Clark County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 1,769 ft |
| Latitude | 44.648834 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.681153 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 22.7 yrs ↓ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.94 |
| Below Poverty | 6.3% ▼ 37% below avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 191 (37.7%) |
| Some College | 60 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 88 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 50 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 112 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,938 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $202,700 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 86% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $745/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 292 |
| Vacant Units | 39 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 292 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 39 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.94 |
ZIP code 57278 is located in Willow Lake, South Dakota, within Clark County. With a population of 1,082, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 22.7 years. Economically, 57278 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,938 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 57278 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $202,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $745 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 86% since 2019.
The population of 57278 is primarily White (87.62%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.3%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 36% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 52%.
Overall, ZIP code 57278 in Willow Lake, SD is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,082 residents, a median household income of $65,938, and a median home value of $202,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Dakota.