Colman, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57017
Moody County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,340
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $96,447
- Median income Above-median income area
- $283,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colman pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57017 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57017 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colman, Moody County, South Dakota, home to just 1,340 residents across 326.8 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,447 (26% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,177. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $283,500 (48% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 84.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $750.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Moody County, so 57017 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 57017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colman, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57017.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 57017, Colman, 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
1,340
Population
326.8
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57017?
41.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.5%
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?
$96,447
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$39,177
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57017 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Colman, 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)
$96,447 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
646housing units
646
Total Housing Units
604
Occupied Units
42
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,500
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$750
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 57017, employing approximately 451 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,544,000.
35
Businesses
451
Employees
$29.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 22.9% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 11.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 8.6% |
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 57017 vs 57075 →
ZIP 57017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57017
Colman (57017)
1,340 residents
- 57075
Wentworth (57075)
893 residents
- 57016
Chester (57016)
693 residents
- 57057 152
Rutland (57057)
152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57017 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57075
Wentworth (57075)
$106,763 median income
- 57017
Colman (57017)
$96,447 median income
- 57016
Chester (57016)
$95,815 median income
- 57057
Rutland (57057)
$71,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57017 ranks #2 of 4 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 57017, 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 (1,340 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 57017 in?
ZIP code 57017 (Colman) is located in Moody County, South Dakota. Moody County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/moody-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57017?
ZIP code 57017 in Colman, SD has a population of 1,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57017?
The median household income in ZIP 57017 is $96,447, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57017?
The median home value in ZIP 57017 is $283,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57017 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57017?
ZIP code 57017 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57017?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57017 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57017?
In ZIP code 57017, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.0% 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 57017?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57017 is 27.6 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 57017?
In ZIP code 57017, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57017 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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