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Colton, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57018

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

1,372
7/sq mi
$97,500
Median income
$252,700
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 21%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57018 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colton, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, home to just 1,372 residents across 211.1 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57018 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,500 (27% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $55,070. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $252,700 (32% above the state average), median rent at $736 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 57018 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Minnehaha 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 57018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colton, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57018.

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 57018, Colton, 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

1,372

Population

211.1

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57018?

41.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$97,500

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$55,070

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57018 ranks nationally

Colton, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,500 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

631

Total Housing Units

580

Occupied Units

51

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$252,700

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$736

Median Rent

1970

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

-11.2%

YoY Change (2024)

264

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+164%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57018 have decreased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.9% 187
2020 -0.6% 186
2021 +27.9% 238
2022 -11.2% 211
2024 – 264

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 57018, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,342,000.

26

Businesses

129

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 30.8%
Wholesale trade 4 15.4%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 11.5%

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 57018 vs 57016 →

ZIP 57018 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 57018 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 57018 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 57018 ranks #2 of 3 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
57016 Chester, SD 693 6.6 mi
57041 Lyons, SD 97 7.4 mi

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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 Colton, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57018 in? ▼
ZIP code 57018 (Colton) 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 57018? ▼
ZIP code 57018 in Colton, SD has a population of 1,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57018? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57018 is $97,500, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57018? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57018 is $252,700, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57018? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57018 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57018? ▼
ZIP code 57018 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57018? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57018 are: Construction (8), Wholesale trade (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57018? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57018 decreased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 57018? ▼
In ZIP code 57018, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 57018? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57018 is 27.5 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 57018? ▼
In ZIP code 57018, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57018? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57018 is 9.1% 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.