Yankton, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57078
Yankton County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,121
- 66/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,268
- Median income Near-median income area
- $233,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Yankton pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 66
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57078 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 57078 (Yankton, SD) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.6 in 2023 to 262.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 57078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota, home to 19,121 residents across 288.8 square miles, a density of 66 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57078 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,268 (7% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,500. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $233,900 (22% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 70.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $788.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yankton County, so 57078 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 57078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yankton, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57078.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
101 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 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 57078, Yankton, 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
19,121
Population
288.8
Area (sq mi)
66
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57078?
42.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
3.2%
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?
$71,268
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$41,500
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
14.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57078 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Yankton, 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)
$71,268 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,210housing units
9,210
Total Housing Units
8,406
Occupied Units
804
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,900
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$788
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 57078 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 184 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 203 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 232 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 250 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 262 |
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 665 business establishments in ZIP 57078, employing approximately 11,644 people with a combined annual payroll of $583,419,000.
665
Businesses
11,644
Employees
$583.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 101 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 69 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 3.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 2.6% |
| Information | 14 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
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 57078 vs 57067 →
ZIP 57078 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57078
Yankton (57078)
19,121 residents
- 68730 1,860
Crofton (68730)
1,860 residents
- 57046 626
Mission Hill (57046)
626 residents
- 57067 537
Utica (57067)
537 residents
- 57040 389
Lesterville (57040)
389 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57078 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57078 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57067
Utica (57067)
$102,941 median income
- 57046
Mission Hill (57046)
$88,583 median income
- 68730
Crofton (68730)
$76,944 median income
- 57040
Lesterville (57040)
$72,250 median income
- 57078
Yankton (57078)
$71,268 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57078 ranks #5 of 5 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 57078, 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 (19,121 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 57078 in?
ZIP code 57078 (Yankton) 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 57078?
ZIP code 57078 in Yankton, SD has a population of 19,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57078?
The median household income in ZIP 57078 is $71,268, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57078?
The median home value in ZIP 57078 is $233,900, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57078?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57078 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57078?
ZIP code 57078 has 665 business establishments employing approximately 11,644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57078?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57078 are: Retail trade (101), Accommodation and food services (77), Health care and social assistance (73). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57078?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57078 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 57078?
In ZIP code 57078, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 57078?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57078 is 14.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57078?
In ZIP code 57078, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57078?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57078 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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