US ZIP Code
57538

Herrick, SD

Gregory County  ·  South Dakota

● Active
👥 247 Population ↓ 10% since 2019
💰 $45,500 Median HH Income
▼ 40% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019
🎂 41.6 Median Age
🎓 39.7% College Grads
≈ Avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code57538
CityHerrick
StateSouth Dakota (SD)
CountyGregory County
Area Code605
Elevation2,021 ft
Latitude43.121162
Longitude-99.156625
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS46053
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 58.7% (145) Female 41.3% (102) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Race
White89.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
15%
25–44
15%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg Household Size2.74
Below Poverty1.2% ▼ 88% below avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate63 (44.7%)
Some College10 (7.1%)
Associates12 (8.5%)
Bachelors30 (21.3%)
Graduate Degree26 (18.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 21.3%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
HS Grad44.7%
Some College7.1%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors21.3%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.9%Renter: 11.1%Tenure
Owner88.9%
Renter11.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–100k
24%
$100k–150k
5%
$150k–200k
6%
$200k–300k
40%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,500 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019
Total Units171
Vacant Units81
Avg HH Size2.74

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–50k
30%
$50k–75k
17%
$75k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
12%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
70%

Summary

Total Units171
Vacant81
Owner Occupied88.9%
Renter Occupied11.1%
Avg HH Size2.74
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 57538 is in Herrick, SD, in Gregory County.
ZIP code 57538 is located in South Dakota (SD).
ZIP code 57538 is in Gregory County, SD.
ZIP 57538 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 57538 is 247 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 57538 is $45,500 (ACS 2023).
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 57538

ZIP code 57538 is located in Herrick, South Dakota, within Gregory County. With a population of 247, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.6 years. Economically, 57538 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,500 is below the national average.

The population of 57538 is primarily White (89.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 1.2%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.

About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.

Overall, ZIP code 57538 in Herrick, SD is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.