Hudson, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57034
Lincoln County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 712
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $89,688
- Median income Above-median income area
- $194,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hudson pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57034 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57034 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota, home to just 712 residents across 187.4 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57034 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,688 (17% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,769. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $194,300 (1% above the average South Dakota ZIP); 87.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 57034 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 57034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hudson, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57034.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 57034, Hudson, 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
712
Population
187.4
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57034?
54.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.5%
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?
$89,688
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$41,769
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57034 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Hudson, 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)
$89,688 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
323housing units
323
Total Housing Units
300
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,300
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 57034, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,214,000.
24
Businesses
182
Employees
$8.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 16.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 16.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 12.5% |
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 57034 vs 57027 →
ZIP 57034 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 51023
Hawarden (51023)
3,216 residents
- 57001
Alcester (57001)
1,672 residents
- 57034 712
Hudson (57034)
712 residents
- 57027 109
Fairview (57027)
109 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57034 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57034
Hudson (57034)
$89,688 median income
- 51023
Hawarden (51023)
$80,357 median income
- 57001
Alcester (57001)
$69,531 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57034 ranks the highest 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 57034, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 57034 in?
ZIP code 57034 (Hudson) is located in Lincoln County, South Dakota. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57034?
ZIP code 57034 in Hudson, SD has a population of 712 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57034?
The median household income in ZIP 57034 is $89,688, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57034?
The median home value in ZIP 57034 is $194,300, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57034 is White at 97.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57034?
ZIP code 57034 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57034 are: Construction (4), Transportation and warehousing (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57034?
In ZIP code 57034, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 57034?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57034 is 25.0 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 57034?
In ZIP code 57034, approximately 87.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57034 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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