| ZIP Code | 57522 |
|---|---|
| City | Blunt |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Hughes County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 1,744 ft |
| Latitude | 44.510544 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.963858 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 11 (3.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 91 (27.1%) |
| Some College | 54 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 39 (11.6%) |
| Bachelors | 27 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 114 (33.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $78,438 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,200 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $888/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 237 |
| Vacant Units | 34 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 237 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 34 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 57522 is located in Blunt, South Dakota, within Hughes County. With a population of 474, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 57522 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $78,438 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 57522 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $179,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $888 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.6%) and renters (41.4%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 57522 is primarily White (84.18%). 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 3.6%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 43%.
Overall, ZIP code 57522 in Blunt, SD is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 474 residents, a median household income of $78,438, and a median home value of $179,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Dakota.