Lake Norden, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57248
Hamlin County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,057
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $96,364
- Median income Above-median income area
- $293,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Norden pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57248 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 57248 (Lake Norden, SD) rose +34.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 57248 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lake Norden, Hamlin County, South Dakota, home to just 1,057 residents across 176.2 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57248 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,364 (26% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,650. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $293,200 (53% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 78.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,089.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Hamlin County, so 57248 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 57248
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Norden, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57248.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 57248, Lake Norden, 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
1,057
Population
176.2
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57248?
27.5
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
8.8%
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?
$96,364
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$34,650
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57248 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Lake Norden, 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)
$96,364 Top 15% higher than 85% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
658housing units
658
Total Housing Units
426
Occupied Units
232
Vacant Units
2.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,200
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,089
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 57248, employing approximately 861 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,369,000.
52
Businesses
861
Employees
$53.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 42.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 5.8% |
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 57248 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
- 57214 75
Badger (57214)
75 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57248 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57248 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57248
Lake Norden (57248)
$96,364 median income
- 57241
Hayti (57241)
$85,833 median income
- 57214
Badger (57214)
$65,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57248 ranks the highest 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 57248, 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 (1,057 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 57248 in?
ZIP code 57248 (Lake Norden) 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 57248?
ZIP code 57248 in Lake Norden, SD has a population of 1,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57248?
The median household income in ZIP 57248 is $96,364, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57248?
The median home value in ZIP 57248 is $293,200, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57248?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57248 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57248?
ZIP code 57248 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57248?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57248 are: Construction (22), Wholesale trade (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57248?
In ZIP code 57248, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 57248?
In ZIP code 57248, approximately 78.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57248?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57248 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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