| ZIP Code | 57322 |
|---|---|
| City | Carpenter |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Clark County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 1,382 ft |
| Latitude | 44.637971 |
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| Longitude | -97.961977 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.3 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 42.4% ▲ 9% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 73 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 15 (7.7%) |
| Associates | 25 (12.8%) |
| Bachelors | 29 (14.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 54 (27.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,750 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 59% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $118,800 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 101 |
| Vacant Units | 4 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 101 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 4 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 57322 is located in Carpenter, South Dakota, within Clark County. With a population of 309, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years. Economically, 57322 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 57322 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $118,800 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 57322 is primarily White (97.41%). Residents are well-educated — 42.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 59% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 42% — 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 45%.
Overall, ZIP code 57322 in Carpenter, SD is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 309 residents, a median household income of $63,750, and a median home value of $118,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Dakota.