ZIP Code 57002

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Aurora · Brookings County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57002 in Aurora, South Dakota has a population of 863. The median household income is $93,214, which is 22% above the national average. Median home value is $244,200, 12% below the US average. 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57002 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 154.1 square miles in Aurora, Brookings County, South Dakota. The area is home to 863 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 57002 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57002 sits at $93,214 (22% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $45,888. The poverty rate stands at 3.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $244,200 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $843 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57002 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brookings County, so you can benchmark 57002 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 57002

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57002 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57002 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 3 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 57002 (establishments) Top 3 1. Construction 8 2. Transportation and warehousing 3 3. Administrative and support and w 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 57002. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 57002, Aurora, SD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

863

Population

154.1

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

30.1

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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)

Income & Employment

$93,214

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$45,888

Per Capita Income

3.8%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

17.3 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Housing

739

Total Housing Units

716

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$244,200

Median Home Value

+27% vs state

$843

Median Rent

2005

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 57002, employing approximately 199 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,980,000.

23

Businesses

199

Employees

$15.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 34.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 13.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 57002 vs 57006 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
57006 Brookings, SD 24,530 6.0 mi
57276 White, SD 1,178 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57002 in?
ZIP code 57002 (Aurora) is located in Brookings County, South Dakota. Brookings County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/brookings-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57002?
ZIP code 57002 in Aurora, SD has a population of 863 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57002?
The median household income in ZIP 57002 is $93,214, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57002?
The median home value in ZIP 57002 is $244,200, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57002 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57002?
ZIP code 57002 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57002 are: Construction (8), Transportation and warehousing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57002?
In ZIP code 57002, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 57002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57002 is 17.3 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 57002?
In ZIP code 57002, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57002 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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