ZIP Code 57026

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Elkton · Brookings County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57026 in Elkton, South Dakota has a population of 1,458. The median household income is $80,568, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $213,200, 23% below the US average. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57026 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 405.0 square miles in Elkton, Brookings County, South Dakota. The area is home to 1,458 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 57026 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57026 sits at $80,568 (5% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $30,385. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $213,200 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $1,017 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57026 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 57026 sits relative to South Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 57026

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57026 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57026 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 57026 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 13 2. Transportation and warehousing 8 3. Retail trade 4 4. Accommodation and food services 4 5. Other services (except public ad 4 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 57026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 57026, Elkton, SD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,458

Population

405.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

34.9

Median Age

57.2%

Male

42.8%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%

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)

Income & Employment

$80,568

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$30,385

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.5%

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

Housing

613

Total Housing Units

563

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$213,200

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,017

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 57026, employing approximately 270 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,800,000.

52

Businesses

270

Employees

$13.8M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 25.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 15.4%
Retail trade 4 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.7%
Utilities 3 5.8%
Manufacturing 3 5.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57026 in?
ZIP code 57026 (Elkton) 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 57026?
ZIP code 57026 in Elkton, SD has a population of 1,458 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57026?
The median household income in ZIP 57026 is $80,568, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57026?
The median home value in ZIP 57026 is $213,200, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57026?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57026 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57026?
ZIP code 57026 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 270 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57026?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57026 are: Construction (13), Transportation and warehousing (8), Retail trade (4). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57026?
In ZIP code 57026, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.5% 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 57026?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57026 is 17.7 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 57026?
In ZIP code 57026, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57026?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57026 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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