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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
$71,268
Median income
$233,900
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $41,500. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.6%. The typical home here is valued at $233,900 (22% above the state average); renters pay a median of $788 monthly, and 70.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 57078 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Yankton 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 57078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yankton, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57078.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 57078?

42.7

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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

$41,500

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

14.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57078 ranks nationally

Yankton, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,268 49th percentile higher than 49% 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

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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 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

9,210

Total Housing Units

8,406

Occupied Units

804

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$233,900

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57078 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 57078 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 57078 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
57067 Utica, SD 537 8.8 mi
57046 Mission Hill, SD 626 7.5 mi
68730 Crofton, NE 1,860 11.2 mi
57040 Lesterville, SD 389 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yankton County

57037 standard
Irene, SD
Pop: 819
57031 standard
Gayville, SD
Pop: 741
57046 standard
Mission Hill, SD
Pop: 626
57072 standard
Volin, SD
Pop: 584
57067 standard
Utica, SD
Pop: 537
57040 standard
Lesterville, SD
Pop: 389

Related Areas

Yankton County Yankton, SD South Dakota

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.

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