PlainZIP

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
$111,932
Median income
$281,500
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $37,813. The poverty rate stands at 1.1% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. Housing costs here run $281,500 for a typical home value (47% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,591 a month; 82.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Minnehaha County, letting you compare 57003 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 57003?

33.2

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$37,813

Per Capita Income

1.1%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57003 ranks nationally

Baltic, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$111,932 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

783

Total Housing Units

739

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

3.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$281,500

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 57003 vs 57055 →

ZIP 57003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57003 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 57003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
57055 Renner, SD 1,090 4.8 mi
57041 Lyons, SD 97 5.4 mi
57020 Crooks, SD 1,502 5.3 mi
57022 Dell Rapids, SD 4,996 7.8 mi
57104 Sioux Falls, SD 25,901 9.4 mi
57107 Sioux Falls, SD 8,044 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Minnehaha County

57106 standard
Sioux Falls, SD
Pop: 39,852
57103 standard
Sioux Falls, SD
Pop: 34,480
57104 standard
Sioux Falls, SD
Pop: 25,901
57105 standard
Sioux Falls, SD
Pop: 22,268
57110 standard
Sioux Falls, SD
Pop: 12,309
57005 standard
Brandon, SD
Pop: 10,473

Related Areas

Minnehaha County Baltic, SD South Dakota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.