Alcester, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57001
Union County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,672
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $69,531
- Median income Near-median income area
- $177,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alcester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57001 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57001 covers 327.8 square miles in Alcester, Union County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,672 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57001 reports a modest median household income of $69,531 (9% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,498. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $177,400 (8% below the average South Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $839; 75.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Union County, so 57001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 57001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alcester, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57001.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 57001, Alcester, SD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,672
Population
327.8
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57001?
44.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$69,531
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$34,498
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57001 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Alcester, SD household income vs. every South Dakota ZIP code
Median household income among 337 reporting South Dakota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,531 38th percentile higher than 38% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Dakota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
661housing units
661
Total Housing Units
633
Occupied Units
28
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,400
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$839
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 57001, employing approximately 343 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,881,000.
45
Businesses
343
Employees
$15.9M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 20.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 15.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 57001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57001
Alcester (57001)
1,672 residents
- 57034
Hudson (57034)
712 residents
- 51011 79
Chatsworth (51011)
79 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57001 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57034
Hudson (57034)
$89,688 median income
- 57001
Alcester (57001)
$69,531 median income
- 51011
Chatsworth (51011)
$44,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57001 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57001, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,672 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 57001 in?
ZIP code 57001 (Alcester) is located in Union County, South Dakota. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57001?
ZIP code 57001 in Alcester, SD has a population of 1,672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57001?
The median household income in ZIP 57001 is $69,531, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57001?
The median home value in ZIP 57001 is $177,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57001 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57001?
ZIP code 57001 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 343 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57001 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Health care and social assistance (7), Transportation and warehousing (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57001?
In ZIP code 57001, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 57001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57001 is 20.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57001?
In ZIP code 57001, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57001 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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