Hayti, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57241
Hamlin County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,048
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,833
- Median income Above-median income area
- $123,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hayti pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 31%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57241 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57241 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hayti, Hamlin County, South Dakota, home to just 1,048 residents across 262.0 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57241 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,833 (12% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,442. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,000 (36% below the average South Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $761; owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Hamlin County, so 57241 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 57241
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hayti, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57241.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 57241, Hayti, 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
1,048
Population
262.0
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57241?
36.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
5.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$85,833
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$51,442
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
16.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57241 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Hayti, SD household income vs. every South Dakota ZIP code
Median household income among 337 reporting South Dakota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,833 Top 28% higher than 72% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Dakota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
471housing units
471
Total Housing Units
384
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,000
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$761
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 57241, employing approximately 227 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,489,000.
37
Businesses
227
Employees
$11.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 12 | 32.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 13.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.1% |
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 57241 vs 57248 →
ZIP 57241 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57248
Lake Norden (57248)
1,057 residents
- 57241
Hayti (57241)
1,048 residents
- 57242
Hazel (57242)
432 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57241 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57241 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57242
Hazel (57242)
$113,958 median income
- 57248
Lake Norden (57248)
$96,364 median income
- 57241
Hayti (57241)
$85,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57241 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57241, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,048 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 57241 in?
ZIP code 57241 (Hayti) is located in Hamlin County, South Dakota. Hamlin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamlin-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57241?
ZIP code 57241 in Hayti, SD has a population of 1,048 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57241?
The median household income in ZIP 57241 is $85,833, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57241?
The median home value in ZIP 57241 is $123,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57241?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57241 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57241?
ZIP code 57241 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57241?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57241 are: Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57241?
In ZIP code 57241, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 57241?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57241 is 16.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57241?
In ZIP code 57241, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57241?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57241 is 3.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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