Baltic, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57003
Minnehaha County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,879
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $111,932
- Median income Above-median income area
- $281,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baltic pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57003 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 57003 (Baltic, SD) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.6 in 2023 to 291.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 57003 covers 124.4 square miles in Baltic, Minnehaha County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,879 residents on file, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57003 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,932 (46% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,813. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.1% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $281,500 (47% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,591.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Minnehaha County, so 57003 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 57003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baltic, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57003.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 57003, Baltic, 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
1,879
Population
124.4
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57003?
33.2
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
0.4%
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?
$111,932
Median Household Income
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$37,813
Per Capita Income
1.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57003 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Baltic, 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)
$111,932 Top 6% higher than 94% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
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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
783housing units
783
Total Housing Units
739
Occupied Units
44
Vacant Units
3.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,500
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,591
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 57003 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 192 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 221 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 255 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 285 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 292 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 57003, employing approximately 352 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,350,000.
50
Businesses
352
Employees
$22.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 26.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 8.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.0% |
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 57003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57104
Sioux Falls (57104)
25,901 residents
- 57107 8,044
Sioux Falls (57107)
8,044 residents
- 57022 4,996
Dell Rapids (57022)
4,996 residents
- 57003 1,879
Baltic (57003)
1,879 residents
- 57020 1,502
Crooks (57020)
1,502 residents
- 57055 1,090
Renner (57055)
1,090 residents
- 57041 97
Lyons (57041)
97 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57003 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57041
Lyons (57041)
$158,393 median income
- 57055
Renner (57055)
$120,341 median income
- 57003
Baltic (57003)
$111,932 median income
- 57020
Crooks (57020)
$101,500 median income
- 57022
Dell Rapids (57022)
$100,656 median income
- 57107
Sioux Falls (57107)
$74,141 median income
- 57104 $57,688
Sioux Falls (57104)
$57,688 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57003 ranks #3 of 7 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 57003, 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 (1,879 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 57003 in?
ZIP code 57003 (Baltic) is located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Minnehaha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/minnehaha-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57003?
ZIP code 57003 in Baltic, SD has a population of 1,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57003?
The median household income in ZIP 57003 is $111,932, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57003?
The median home value in ZIP 57003 is $281,500, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57003 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57003?
ZIP code 57003 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 352 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57003 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57003 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57003?
In ZIP code 57003, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 57003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57003 is 21.4 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 57003?
In ZIP code 57003, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57003 is 1.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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