PlainZIP

Bristol, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57219

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

567
1/sq mi
$51,900
Median income
$95,700
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bristol pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57219 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57219 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bristol, Day County, South Dakota, home to just 567 residents across 405.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57219 reports a modest median household income of $51,900 (32% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $31,994. Local economic indicators show a 18.7% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $95,700 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,043 a month; 61.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Day County, so you can benchmark 57219 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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 57219, Bristol, 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

567

Population

405.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57219?

43.4

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

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?

$51,900

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$31,994

Per Capita Income

18.7%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57219 ranks nationally

Bristol, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,900 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

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

What does housing look like?

289

Total Housing Units

236

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.0%
Renter 39.0%

$95,700

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$1,043

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 57219, employing approximately 94 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,324,000.

13

Businesses

94

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 23.1%

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
57422 Andover, SD 235 10.5 mi

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Pop: 2,813
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Pop: 1,316
57261 standard
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Pop: 321
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Pop: 247
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Pop: 235
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Pop: 223

Related Areas

Day County Bristol, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57219 in? ▼
ZIP code 57219 (Bristol) is located in Day County, South Dakota. Day County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/day-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57219? ▼
ZIP code 57219 in Bristol, SD has a population of 567 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57219? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57219 is $51,900, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57219? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57219 is $95,700, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57219? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57219 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57219? ▼
ZIP code 57219 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 94 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57219? ▼
In ZIP code 57219, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 57219? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57219 is 25.6 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 57219? ▼
In ZIP code 57219, 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 57219? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57219 is 18.7% 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.