ZIP Code 57243

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Henry · Codington County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57243 in Henry, South Dakota has a population of 604. The median household income is $48,542, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $117,500, 58% below the US average. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57243 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 302.0 square miles in Henry, Codington County, South Dakota. The area is home to 604 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 57243 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57243 sits at $48,542 (37% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $35,052. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $117,500 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,083 per month, and 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Codington County, so you can benchmark 57243 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.

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 57243, Henry, 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

604

Population

302.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

55.1

Median Age

41.9%

Male

58.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 98.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$48,542

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$35,052

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

Housing

350

Total Housing Units

285

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$117,500

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,083

Median Rent

1947

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 57243, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,837,000.

14

Businesses

60

Employees

$1.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 21.4%
Retail trade 3 21.4%

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

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57242 Hazel, SD 432 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57243 in?
ZIP code 57243 (Henry) 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 57243?
ZIP code 57243 in Henry, SD has a population of 604 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57243?
The median household income in ZIP 57243 is $48,542, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57243?
The median home value in ZIP 57243 is $117,500, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57243?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57243 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57243?
ZIP code 57243 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57243?
In ZIP code 57243, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 57243?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57243 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57243?
In ZIP code 57243, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57243?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57243 is 8.6% 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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