ZIP Code 57247

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Lake City · Marshall County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57247 in Lake City, South Dakota has a population of 320. The median household income is $50,455, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $173,300, 38% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57247 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.4 square miles in Lake City, Marshall County, South Dakota. The area is home to 320 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 57247 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57247 sits at $50,455 (34% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $51,623. The poverty rate stands at 1.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $173,300 (10% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57247 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 57247 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 →

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 57247, Lake City, 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

320

Population

152.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

62.3

Median Age

68.2%

Male

31.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$50,455

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$51,623

Per Capita Income

1.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

Housing

417

Total Housing Units

122

Occupied Units

295

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.5%
Renter 11.5%

$173,300

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

1981

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 57247, employing approximately 11 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,000.

4

Businesses

11

Employees

$153K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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
57232 Eden, SD 299 7.4 mi
57270 Veblen, SD 904 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57247 in?
ZIP code 57247 (Lake City) is located in Marshall County, South Dakota. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/marshall-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57247?
ZIP code 57247 in Lake City, SD has a population of 320 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57247?
The median household income in ZIP 57247 is $50,455, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57247?
The median home value in ZIP 57247 is $173,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57247 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57247?
ZIP code 57247 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 11 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57247?
In ZIP code 57247, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 57247?
In ZIP code 57247, approximately 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57247 is 1.4% 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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