PlainZIP

Volga, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57071

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

2,758
9/sq mi
$77,138
Median income
$246,000
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Volga pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57071 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57071 covers 309.9 square miles in Volga, Brookings County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,758 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57071 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,138 (1% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $34,959. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. Median home value sits at $246,000 (28% above the state average), median rent at $1,112 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 57071, plus 6 more within Brookings County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 57071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Volga, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57071.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 57071, Volga, 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

2,758

Population

309.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57071?

30.3

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$77,138

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$34,959

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57071 ranks nationally

Volga, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,138 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,476

Total Housing Units

1,278

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$246,000

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,112

Median Rent

1979

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

+44.1%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57071 have increased 44.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.5% 181
2020 +0.8% 182
2021 +9.9% 201
2022 +44.1% 289
2024 – 241

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 86 business establishments in ZIP 57071, employing approximately 560 people with a combined annual payroll of $35,312,000.

86

Businesses

560

Employees

$35.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 19.8%
Transportation and warehousing 11 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 10.5%
Manufacturing 6 7.0%
Retail trade 6 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.0%
Wholesale trade 5 5.8%
Finance and insurance 5 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.5%

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 57071 vs 57061 →

ZIP 57071 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 57071 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 57071 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 57071 ranks #2 of 3 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
57061 Sinai, SD 102 4.7 mi
57050 Nunda, SD 191 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brookings County

57006 standard
Brookings, SD
Pop: 24,530
57026 standard
Elkton, SD
Pop: 1,458
57276 standard
White, SD
Pop: 1,178
57002 standard
Aurora, SD
Pop: 863
57220 standard
Bruce, SD
Pop: 767
57061 standard
Sinai, SD
Pop: 102

Related Areas

Brookings County Volga, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57071 in? ▼
ZIP code 57071 (Volga) 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 57071? ▼
ZIP code 57071 in Volga, SD has a population of 2,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57071? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57071 is $77,138, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57071? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57071 is $246,000, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57071? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57071 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57071? ▼
ZIP code 57071 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57071? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57071 are: Construction (17), Transportation and warehousing (11), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57071? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57071 increased by 44.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 57071? ▼
In ZIP code 57071, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% 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 57071? ▼
In ZIP code 57071, approximately 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57071? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57071 is 4.7% 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.