Milbank, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57252
Grant County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,800
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,479
- Median income Near-median income area
- $183,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Milbank pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57252 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 57252 (Milbank, SD) rose +5.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.8 in 2023 to 249.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 57252 covers 421.1 square miles in Milbank, Grant County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,800 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57252 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,479 (8% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,432. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $183,000 (5% below the average South Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $729; 72.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Grant County, so 57252 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 57252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Milbank, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57252.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 57252, Milbank, 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
4,800
Population
421.1
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57252?
45.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
8.0%
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?
$70,479
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$38,432
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57252 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Milbank, 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)
$70,479 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
2,256housing units
2,256
Total Housing Units
1,995
Occupied Units
261
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$183,000
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$729
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.5%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 57252 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 180 |
| 2021 | +7.4% | 193 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 213 |
| 2023 | +11.4% | 237 |
| 2024 | +5.5% | 250 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 213 business establishments in ZIP 57252, employing approximately 2,644 people with a combined annual payroll of $130,135,000.
213
Businesses
2,644
Employees
$130.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 11.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 18 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 7.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.2% |
| Utilities | 5 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.4% |
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 57252 vs 57216 →
ZIP 57252 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57252
Milbank (57252)
4,800 residents
- 57216 1,044
Big Stone City (57216)
1,044 residents
- 57246 161
Labolt (57246)
161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57252 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57252 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57216
Big Stone City (57216)
$88,203 median income
- 57246
Labolt (57246)
$72,917 median income
- 57252
Milbank (57252)
$70,479 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57252 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 57252, 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 (4,800 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 57252 in?
ZIP code 57252 (Milbank) is located in Grant County, South Dakota. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57252?
ZIP code 57252 in Milbank, SD has a population of 4,800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57252?
The median household income in ZIP 57252 is $70,479, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57252?
The median home value in ZIP 57252 is $183,000, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57252?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57252 is White at 90.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57252?
ZIP code 57252 has 213 business establishments employing approximately 2,644 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57252?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57252 are: Retail trade (31), Other services (except public administration) (24), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57252?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57252 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57252?
In ZIP code 57252, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% 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 57252?
In ZIP code 57252, approximately 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57252?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57252 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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