ZIP Code 57004

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Beresford · Clay County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57004 in Beresford, South Dakota has a population of 3,356. The median household income is $88,750, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $264,100, 5% below the US average. 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57004 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 516.3 square miles in Beresford, Clay County, South Dakota. The area is home to 3,356 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 57004 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57004 sits at $88,750 (16% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $40,074. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $264,100 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $901 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57004 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 57004 sits relative to South Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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.

Top industries in ZIP 57004

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57004 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 57004 (establishments) Top 5 1. Other services (except public ad 20 2. Retail trade 17 3. Construction 16 4. Health care and social assistanc 15 5. Wholesale trade 11 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 57004. 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 57004, Beresford, 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

3,356

Population

516.3

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

41.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

$88,750

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$40,074

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

Housing

1,631

Total Housing Units

1,506

Occupied Units

125

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$264,100

Median Home Value

+38% vs state

$901

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.3%

YoY Change (2024)

312

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+212%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57004 have increased 15.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +212% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.6% 199
2021 +12.7% 224
2022 +17.6% 263
2023 +2.8% 271
2024 +15.3% 312

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 129 business establishments in ZIP 57004, employing approximately 981 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,521,000.

129

Businesses

981

Employees

$43.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 20 15.5%
Retail trade 17 13.2%
Construction 16 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 15 11.6%
Wholesale trade 11 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.8%
Manufacturing 9 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 5.4%
Finance and insurance 6 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.3%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57004 in?
ZIP code 57004 (Beresford) is located in Clay County, South Dakota. Clay County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/clay-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57004?
ZIP code 57004 in Beresford, SD has a population of 3,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57004?
The median household income in ZIP 57004 is $88,750, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57004?
The median home value in ZIP 57004 is $264,100, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57004?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57004 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57004?
ZIP code 57004 has 129 business establishments employing approximately 981 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57004?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57004 are: Other services (except public administration) (20), Retail trade (17), Construction (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57004?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57004 increased by 15.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 212%. 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 57004?
In ZIP code 57004, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 57004?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57004 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57004?
In ZIP code 57004, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57004?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57004 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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