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Gary, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57237

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

665
3/sq mi
$87,153
Median income
$161,500
Median home value
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57237 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57237 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gary, Deuel County, South Dakota, home to just 665 residents across 246.3 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57237 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,153 (14% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $46,070. Poverty here runs at 5.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. The typical home here is valued at $161,500 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $461 monthly, and 90.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Deuel County, so you can benchmark 57237 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 57237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gary, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57237.

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 57237, Gary, 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

665

Population

246.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57237?

56.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$87,153

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$46,070

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57237 ranks nationally

Gary, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,153 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

What does housing look like?

504

Total Housing Units

316

Occupied Units

188

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.8%
Renter 9.2%

$161,500

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$461

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 57237, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,599,000.

22

Businesses

105

Employees

$4.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 18.2%
Construction 3 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 13.6%

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
57218 Brandt, SD 327 10.2 mi

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Related Areas

Deuel County Gary, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57237 in? ▼
ZIP code 57237 (Gary) is located in Deuel County, South Dakota. Deuel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/deuel-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57237? ▼
ZIP code 57237 in Gary, SD has a population of 665 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57237? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57237 is $87,153, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57237? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57237 is $161,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57237? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57237 is White at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57237? ▼
ZIP code 57237 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57237? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57237 are: Other services (except public administration) (4), Construction (3), Accommodation and food services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57237? ▼
In ZIP code 57237, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.1% 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 57237? ▼
In ZIP code 57237, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57237? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57237 is 5.2% 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.