Elkton, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57026
Brookings County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,458
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,568
- Median income Near-median income area
- $213,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elkton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57026 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57026 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkton, Brookings County, South Dakota, home to just 1,458 residents across 405.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57026 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,568 (5% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,385. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $213,200 (11% above the average South Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $1,017; 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 18 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 57026.
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 57026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkton, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57026.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 57026, Elkton, 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
1,458
Population
405.0
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57026?
34.9
Median Age
57.2%
Male
42.8%
Female
12.0%
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?
$80,568
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$30,385
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57026 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Elkton, 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)
$80,568 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
613housing units
613
Total Housing Units
563
Occupied Units
50
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$213,200
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,017
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57026, 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 (1,458 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 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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