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 Moderate-density area
- $66,337
- Median income Near-median income area
- $273,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Brookings pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 57006 (Brookings, SD) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.1 in 2023 to 253.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,078. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $273,900 (43% above the average South Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $887; 51.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brookings County, so 57006 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 57006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Brookings, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57006.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
98 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
79 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 57006?
28.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
7.5%
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?
$66,337
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$36,078
Per Capita Income
15.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
13.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57006 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Brookings, 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)
$66,337 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Dakota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
10,963housing units
10,963
Total Housing Units
10,124
Occupied Units
839
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,900
Median Home Value
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 57006 vs 57002 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57002 | Aurora, SD | 863 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57006, 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 (24,530 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 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.
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