| ZIP Code | 57446 |
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| City | Hecla |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Brown County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 1,297 ft |
| Latitude | 45.870828 |
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| Longitude | -98.15267 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46013 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs ↓ 24% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 53.9% ▲ 39% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 67 (20.7%) |
| Some College | 16 (5%) |
| Associates | 66 (20.4%) |
| Bachelors | 123 (38.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 51 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,875 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 339 |
| Vacant Units | 133 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 339 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 133 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 57446 is located in Hecla, South Dakota, within Brown County. With a population of 521, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.4 years. Economically, 57446 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,875 is below the national average.
The population of 57446 is primarily White (92.90%). Residents are well-educated — 53.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
About 24% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 38%.
Overall, ZIP code 57446 in Hecla, SD is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.