Elk Point, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57025
Union County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,795
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $94,839
- Median income Above-median income area
- $237,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elk Point pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57025 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57025 covers 345.1 square miles in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,795 residents on file, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57025 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,839 (24% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,540. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $237,900 (24% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 83.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Union County, so 57025 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 57025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elk Point, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57025.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 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 57025, Elk Point, 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
2,795
Population
345.1
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57025?
39.5
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$94,839
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$40,540
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57025 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Elk Point, 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)
$94,839 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
1,331housing units
1,331
Total Housing Units
1,242
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,900
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
1985
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
+0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 57025 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 170 |
| 2021 | +4.3% | 177 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 205 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 216 |
| 2024 | +0.9% | 218 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 57025, employing approximately 605 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,504,000.
70
Businesses
605
Employees
$47.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 6 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.3% |
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 57025 vs 57010 →
ZIP 57025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57025
Elk Point (57025)
2,795 residents
- 57038
Jefferson (57038)
1,667 residents
- 57010 493
Burbank (57010)
493 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57025 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57038
Jefferson (57038)
$106,250 median income
- 57025
Elk Point (57025)
$94,839 median income
- 57010
Burbank (57010)
$93,611 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57025 ranks #2 of 3 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 57025, 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 (2,795 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 57025 in?
ZIP code 57025 (Elk Point) is located in Union County, South Dakota. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57025?
ZIP code 57025 in Elk Point, SD has a population of 2,795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57025?
The median household income in ZIP 57025 is $94,839, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57025?
The median home value in ZIP 57025 is $237,900, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57025 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57025?
ZIP code 57025 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 605 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57025 are: Accommodation and food services (9), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57025 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 57025?
In ZIP code 57025, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 57025?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57025 is 20.9 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 57025?
In ZIP code 57025, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57025 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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