ZIP Code 57237

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Gary · Deuel County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57237 in Gary, South Dakota has a population of 665. The median household income is $87,153, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $161,500, 42% below the US average. 26.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57237 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 246.3 square miles in Gary, Deuel County, South Dakota. The area is home to 665 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 57237 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57237 sits at $87,153 (14% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $46,070. The poverty rate stands at 5.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $161,500 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $461 per month, and 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57237 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 57237

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57237 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57237 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 3 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 57237 (establishments) Top 3 1. Other services (except public ad 4 2. Construction 3 3. Accommodation and food services 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 57237. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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 57237, Gary, 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

665

Population

246.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$87,153

Median Household Income

+14% vs state

$46,070

Per Capita Income

5.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%

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

Housing

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)

Local Business Landscape

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.

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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.

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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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