| ZIP Code | 57424 |
|---|---|
| City | Ashton |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Spink County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 1,295 ft |
| Latitude | 45.020492 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -98.523182 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46115 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.6 yrs ↓ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 80 (37.2%) |
| Some College | 28 (13%) |
| Associates | 26 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 44 (20.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 37 (17.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,542 ▼ 30% below avg ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $56,800 ▼ 80% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 139 |
| Vacant Units | 20 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 139 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 20 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 57424 is located in Ashton, South Dakota, within Spink County. With a population of 342, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.6 years. Economically, 57424 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,542 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 57424 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $56,800 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 57424 is primarily White (99.42%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has declined by 7% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 46% — 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 42%.
Overall, ZIP code 57424 in Ashton, SD is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 342 residents, a median household income of $53,542, and a median home value of $56,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Dakota.