PlainZIP

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
$94,839
Median income
$237,900
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $40,540. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.3%. Housing costs here run $237,900 for a typical home value (24% above the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 83.2% of 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. To put 57025 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Union 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 57025

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elk Point, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57025.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 57025?

39.5

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$40,540

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57025 ranks nationally

Elk Point, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,839 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,331

Total Housing Units

1,242

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$237,900

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57025 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 57025 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 57025 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
57010 Burbank, SD 493 9.1 mi
57038 Jefferson, SD 1,667 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Union County

57049 standard
North Sioux City, SD
Pop: 5,789
57001 standard
Alcester, SD
Pop: 1,672
57038 standard
Jefferson, SD
Pop: 1,667

Related Areas

Union County Elk Point, SD South Dakota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.