| ZIP Code | 57782 |
|---|---|
| City | Smithwick |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| County | Fall River County |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Elevation | 3,443 ft |
| Latitude | 43.249431 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -103.180503 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 46047 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.8 yrs ↓ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.55 |
| Below Poverty | 2.0% ▼ 80% below avg |
| College Grads | 74.3% ▲ 92% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 1 (2.9%) |
| Some College | 5 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 3 (8.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23 (65.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,667 ▼ 26% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $259,400 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 20 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 95.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.55 |
ZIP code 57782 is located in Smithwick, South Dakota, within Fall River County. With a population of 51, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.8 years. Economically, 57782 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,667 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 57782 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $259,400 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 95.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 57782 is majority White (54.90%). Residents are highly educated — 74.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.0%.
About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 38%.
Overall, ZIP code 57782 in Smithwick, SD is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 51 residents, a median household income of $56,667, and a median home value of $259,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of South Dakota.