| ZIP Code | 57279 |
|---|---|
| City | Wilmot |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Roberts County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 1,150 ft |
| Latitude | 45.41575 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.869201 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 53.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 7.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 254 (34.9%) |
| Some College | 76 (10.4%) |
| Associates | 87 (12%) |
| Bachelors | 90 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 216 (29.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,453 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,400 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $647/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 651 |
| Vacant Units | 215 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 651 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 215 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 57279 is located in Wilmot, South Dakota, within Roberts County. With a population of 981, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 53.8 years. Economically, 57279 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,453 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 57279 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $161,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $647 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 57279 is primarily White (89.81%). Residents are well-educated — 42.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.7%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 57279 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 57279 in Wilmot, SD is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 981 residents, a median household income of $69,453, and a median home value of $161,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Dakota.