PlainZIP

Monroe, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57047

Turner County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

256
7/sq mi
$55,417
Median income
$68,300
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monroe pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57047 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroe, Turner County, South Dakota, home to just 256 residents across 38.2 square miles, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57047 reports a modest median household income of $55,417 (28% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $34,934. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. The typical home here is valued at $68,300 (64% below the state average); renters pay a median of $766 monthly, and 81.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is -. To put 57047 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Turner County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 57047, Monroe, 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

256

Population

38.2

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57047?

35.3

Median Age

55.5%

Male

44.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
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 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$55,417

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$34,934

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57047 ranks nationally

Monroe, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,417 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

196

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

1.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.1%
Renter 18.9%

$68,300

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$766

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 57047, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $446,000.

9

Businesses

14

Employees

$446K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 57047 vs 57012 →

ZIP 57047 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57047 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 57047 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 57047 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
57012 Canistota, SD 1,160 6.0 mi
57053 Parker, SD 1,893 8.4 mi
57043 Marion, SD 1,378 8.8 mi
57035 Humboldt, SD 1,200 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Turner County

57053 standard
Parker, SD
Pop: 1,893
57014 standard
Centerville, SD
Pop: 1,471
57070 standard
Viborg, SD
Pop: 1,387
57043 standard
Marion, SD
Pop: 1,378
57036 standard
Hurley, SD
Pop: 811
57015 standard
Chancellor, SD
Pop: 787

Related Areas

Turner County Monroe, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57047 in? ▼
ZIP code 57047 (Monroe) is located in Turner County, South Dakota. Turner County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/turner-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57047? ▼
ZIP code 57047 in Monroe, SD has a population of 256 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57047? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57047 is $55,417, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57047? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57047 is $68,300, which is 75% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57047? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57047 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57047? ▼
ZIP code 57047 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57047? ▼
In ZIP code 57047, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 57047? ▼
In ZIP code 57047, approximately 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57047? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57047 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.