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Brookings, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57006

Brookings County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

24,530
61/sq mi
$66,337
Median income
$273,900
Median home value
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Brookings pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57006 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Brookings, Brookings County, South Dakota, with 24,530 residents across 402.8 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57006 reports a modest median household income of $66,337 (13% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $36,078. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $273,900 (43% above the state average); renters pay a median of $887 monthly, and 51.7% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.7, and the average commute is 13 minutes. To put 57006 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Brookings County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 57006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookings, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57006.

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 57006, Brookings, 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

24,530

Population

402.8

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 57006?

28.7

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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)

How much do residents earn?

$66,337

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$36,078

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

13.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57006 ranks nationally

Brookings, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,337 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 68.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,963

Total Housing Units

10,124

Occupied Units

839

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.7%
Renter 48.3%

$273,900

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$887

Median Rent

1986

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57006 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 178
2021 +8.1% 192
2022 +10.7% 213
2023 +9.0% 232
2024 +9.1% 253

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 745 business establishments in ZIP 57006, employing approximately 13,639 people with a combined annual payroll of $632,883,000.

745

Businesses

13,639

Employees

$632.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 98 13.2%
Retail trade 95 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 87 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 80 10.7%
Construction 79 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 8.2%
Finance and insurance 43 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 4.6%
Wholesale trade 30 4.0%
Manufacturing 27 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 19 2.5%
Educational services 13 1.7%
Information 10 1.3%

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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57002 Aurora, SD 863 6.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57006 in? ▼
ZIP code 57006 (Brookings) 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 57006? ▼
ZIP code 57006 in Brookings, SD has a population of 24,530 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57006 is $66,337, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57006 is $273,900, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57006 is White at 86.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57006? ▼
ZIP code 57006 has 745 business establishments employing approximately 13,639 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57006 are: Health care and social assistance (98), Retail trade (95), Other services (except public administration) (87). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57006 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 57006? ▼
In ZIP code 57006, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.4% 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 57006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57006 is 13.0 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 57006? ▼
In ZIP code 57006, approximately 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57006 is 15.6% 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.