PlainZIP

Claire City, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57224

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

195
2/sq mi
$59,063
Median income
$75,000
Median home value
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Claire City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57224 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Claire City, Roberts County, South Dakota, home to just 195 residents across 130.0 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57224 reports a modest median household income of $59,063 (23% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $37,829. Local economic indicators show a 17.1% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $75,000 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging $663 a month; 78.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.5, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the South Dakota and national benchmarks above rather than reading 57224's numbers in isolation.

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 57224, Claire City, 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

195

Population

130.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57224?

63.5

Median Age

62.2%

Male

37.8%

Female

7.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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?

$59,063

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$37,829

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57224 ranks nationally

Claire City, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,063 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.1%

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

What does housing look like?

106

Total Housing Units

75

Occupied Units

31

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$75,000

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1945

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 57224, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,000.

5

Businesses

12

Employees

$194K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Roberts County Claire City, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57224 in? ▼
ZIP code 57224 (Claire City) is located in Roberts County, South Dakota. Roberts County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roberts-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57224? ▼
ZIP code 57224 in Claire City, SD has a population of 195 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57224 is $59,063, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57224 is $75,000, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57224 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57224? ▼
ZIP code 57224 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57224? ▼
In ZIP code 57224, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.1% 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 57224? ▼
In ZIP code 57224, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57224 is 17.1% 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.