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 Low-density area
- $77,138
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,959. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 1.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $246,000 (28% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 61.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,112.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brookings County, so 57071 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 57071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Volga, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57071.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 57071?
30.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.5%
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?
$77,138
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$34,959
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57071 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Volga, 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)
$77,138 Top 44% higher than 56% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Dakota 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,476housing units
1,476
Total Housing Units
1,278
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,000
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 57071
Volga (57071)
2,758 residents
- 57050 191
Nunda (57050)
191 residents
- 57061 102
Sinai (57061)
102 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57071 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57050
Nunda (57050)
$116,563 median income
- 57071
Volga (57071)
$77,138 median income
- 57061
Sinai (57061)
$56,875 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57071, 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 (2,758 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 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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