ZIP Code 57040

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Lesterville · Yankton County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57040 in Lesterville, South Dakota has a population of 389. The median household income is $72,250, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $151,400, 46% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57040 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 169.1 square miles in Lesterville, Yankton County, South Dakota. The area is home to 389 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 57040 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57040 sits at $72,250 (6% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $47,903. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $151,400 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $636 per month, and 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57040 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yankton County, so you can benchmark 57040 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 57040, Lesterville, 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

389

Population

169.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

56.4

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$72,250

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$47,903

Per Capita Income

3.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

Housing

134

Total Housing Units

120

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$151,400

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$636

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 57040, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $786,000.

6

Businesses

18

Employees

$786K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
57067 Utica, SD 537 5.8 mi
57045 Menno, SD 996 10.4 mi
57063 Tabor, SD 1,006 10.9 mi
57078 Yankton, SD 19,121 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57040 in?
ZIP code 57040 (Lesterville) is located in Yankton County, South Dakota. Yankton County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/yankton-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57040?
ZIP code 57040 in Lesterville, SD has a population of 389 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57040?
The median household income in ZIP 57040 is $72,250, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57040?
The median home value in ZIP 57040 is $151,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57040?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57040 is White at 99.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57040?
ZIP code 57040 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57040?
In ZIP code 57040, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57040?
In ZIP code 57040, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57040?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57040 is 3.2% 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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