| ZIP Code | 57538 |
|---|---|
| City | Herrick |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Gregory County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 2,021 ft |
| Latitude | 43.121162 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.156625 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46053 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 1.2% ▼ 88% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 63 (44.7%) |
| Some College | 10 (7.1%) |
| Associates | 12 (8.5%) |
| Bachelors | 30 (21.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26 (18.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,500 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 171 |
| Vacant Units | 81 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 171 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 81 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
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.