Lennox, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57039
Lincoln County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,265
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,787
- Median income Above-median income area
- $290,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lennox pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57039 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 57039 (Lennox, SD) fell -6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 295.9 in 2023 to 276.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 57039 covers 228.3 square miles in Lennox, Lincoln County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,265 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57039 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,787 (9% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,197. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 1.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $290,400 (51% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $745.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 57039 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 57039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lennox, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57039.
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 8
Health care and social assistance
8 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 57039, Lennox, 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
3,265
Population
228.3
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57039?
40.9
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$83,787
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$42,197
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57039 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Lennox, 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)
$83,787 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
1,470housing units
1,470
Total Housing Units
1,421
Occupied Units
49
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$290,400
Median Home Value
+51% vs state ZIP avg
$745
Median Rent
1976
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
-6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 57039 have decreased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.2% | 182 |
| 2021 | +15.9% | 211 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 243 |
| 2023 | +22.0% | 296 |
| 2024 | -6.5% | 277 |
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 107 business establishments in ZIP 57039, employing approximately 983 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,699,000.
107
Businesses
983
Employees
$49.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 26 | 24.3% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.8% |
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 57039 vs 57064 →
ZIP 57039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57064
Tea (57064)
5,072 residents
- 57039
Lennox (57039)
3,265 residents
- 57077 1,324
Worthing (57077)
1,324 residents
- 57015 787
Chancellor (57015)
787 residents
- 57021 276
Davis (57021)
276 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57039 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57039 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57064
Tea (57064)
$119,022 median income
- 57015
Chancellor (57015)
$110,250 median income
- 57077
Worthing (57077)
$88,125 median income
- 57039
Lennox (57039)
$83,787 median income
- 57021
Davis (57021)
$76,488 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57039 ranks #4 of 5 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 57039, 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 (3,265 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 57039 in?
ZIP code 57039 (Lennox) 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 57039?
ZIP code 57039 in Lennox, SD has a population of 3,265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57039?
The median household income in ZIP 57039 is $83,787, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57039?
The median home value in ZIP 57039 is $290,400, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57039 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57039?
ZIP code 57039 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 983 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57039 are: Construction (26), Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57039?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57039 decreased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 57039?
In ZIP code 57039, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% 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 57039?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57039 is 22.1 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 57039?
In ZIP code 57039, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57039 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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