| ZIP Code | 57660 |
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| City | Watauga |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Corson County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 2,194 ft |
| Latitude | 45.83209 |
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| Longitude | -101.530815 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.1 yrs ↓ 35% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 48.7% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 20 (27%) |
| Some College | 3 (4.1%) |
| Associates | 15 (20.3%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (17.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (31.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,500 ≈ Avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $102,100 ▼ 63% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 51 |
| Vacant Units | 7 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 51 |
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| Vacant | 7 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 57660 is located in Watauga, South Dakota, within Corson County. With a population of 119, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.1 years. Economically, 57660 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 57660 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $102,100 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 57660 is primarily White (70.59%). Residents are well-educated — 48.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has declined by 2% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 28% — 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 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 57660 in Watauga, SD is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 119 residents, a median household income of $72,500, and a median home value of $102,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Dakota.