ZIP Code 57235

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Florence · Codington County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57235 in Florence, South Dakota has a population of 844. The median household income is $83,462, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $231,100, 17% below the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57235 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 351.7 square miles in Florence, Codington County, South Dakota. The area is home to 844 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 57235 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57235 sits at $83,462 (9% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $38,473. The poverty rate stands at 5.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.2%. On housing, the median home value is $231,100 (20% above the state average) with median rent at $822 per month, and 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57235 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 57235 sits relative to South Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 57235, Florence, SD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

844

Population

351.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

49.6

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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)

Income & Employment

$83,462

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$38,473

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

0.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

Housing

317

Total Housing Units

294

Occupied Units

23

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.5%
Renter 6.5%

$231,100

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$822

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 57235, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,158,000.

14

Businesses

35

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 35.7%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57235 in?
ZIP code 57235 (Florence) is located in Codington County, South Dakota. Codington County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/codington-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57235?
ZIP code 57235 in Florence, SD has a population of 844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57235?
The median household income in ZIP 57235 is $83,462, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57235?
The median home value in ZIP 57235 is $231,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57235?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57235 is White at 94.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57235?
ZIP code 57235 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57235?
In ZIP code 57235, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 57235?
In ZIP code 57235, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57235?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57235 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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