| ZIP Code | 57359 |
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| City | Letcher |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Sanborn County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 1,311 ft |
| Latitude | 43.902463 |
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| Longitude | -98.154388 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46111 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.3 yrs ↓ 13% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 48.9% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 76% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 124 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 20 (4.9%) |
| Associates | 54 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 94 (23%) |
| Graduate Degree | 106 (25.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,250 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 82% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $161,800 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $760/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 282 |
| Vacant Units | 52 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 282 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 52 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
ZIP code 57359 is located in Letcher, South Dakota, within Sanborn County. With a population of 632, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.3 years. Economically, 57359 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,250 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 57359 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $161,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $760 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 57359 is primarily White (94.46%). Residents are well-educated — 48.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 82% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 57359 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 57359 in Letcher, SD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 632 residents, a median household income of $101,250, and a median home value of $161,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Dakota.