PlainZIP

Bruce, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57220

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

767
3/sq mi
$86,094
Median income
$216,700
Median home value
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bruce pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57220 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bruce, Brookings County, South Dakota, home to just 767 residents across 284.1 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57220 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,094 (12% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $56,731. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $216,700 (13% above the state average), median rent at $725 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is -. To put 57220 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Brookings 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 57220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bruce, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57220.

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 57220, Bruce, 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

767

Population

284.1

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57220?

51.4

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$86,094

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$56,731

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57220 ranks nationally

Bruce, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,094 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

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

What does housing look like?

439

Total Housing Units

315

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$216,700

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 57220, employing approximately 65 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,138,000.

18

Businesses

65

Employees

$2.1M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 22.2%
Construction 3 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

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 57220 vs 57234 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
57234 Estelline, SD 1,274 9.4 mi

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Related Areas

Brookings County Bruce, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57220 in? ▼
ZIP code 57220 (Bruce) 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 57220? ▼
ZIP code 57220 in Bruce, SD has a population of 767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57220 is $86,094, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57220 is $216,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57220 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57220? ▼
ZIP code 57220 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 65 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57220? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57220 are: Transportation and warehousing (4), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57220? ▼
In ZIP code 57220, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% 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 57220? ▼
In ZIP code 57220, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57220 is 4.4% 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.