ZIP Code 57071

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Volga · Brookings County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57071 in Volga, South Dakota has a population of 2,758. The median household income is $77,138, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $246,000, 12% below the US average. 39.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 309.9 square miles in Volga, Brookings County, South Dakota. The area is home to 2,758 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 57071 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57071 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $246,000 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,112 per month, and 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brookings County, so you can benchmark 57071 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.

Top industries in ZIP 57071

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57071 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 57071 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 17 2. Transportation and warehousing 11 3. Other services (except public ad 9 4. Manufacturing 6 5. Retail trade 6 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 57071. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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 57071, Volga, 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

2,758

Population

309.9

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$77,138

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$34,959

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

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

Housing

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)

Home Value Trends

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.

Local Business Landscape

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
57061 Sinai, SD 102 4.7 mi
57050 Nunda, SD 191 8.5 mi

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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.

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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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