Rosholt, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57260
Roberts County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,093
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $82,656
- Median income Near-median income area
- $170,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rosholt pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57260 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57260 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rosholt, Roberts County, South Dakota, home to just 1,093 residents across 420.4 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57260 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,656 (8% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,665. The poverty rate is 7.6%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,000 (11% below the average South Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $870; 84.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 57260.
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 57260
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rosholt, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57260.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
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 57260, Rosholt, 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
1,093
Population
420.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57260?
48.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.8%
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?
$82,656
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$40,665
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57260 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Rosholt, 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)
$82,656 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
524housing units
524
Total Housing Units
447
Occupied Units
77
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,000
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$870
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 57260, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,727,000.
24
Businesses
115
Employees
$5.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 20.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 20.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 16.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57260, 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 (1,093 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 57260 in?
ZIP code 57260 (Rosholt) is located in Roberts County, South Dakota. Roberts County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roberts-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57260?
ZIP code 57260 in Rosholt, SD has a population of 1,093 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57260?
The median household income in ZIP 57260 is $82,656, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57260?
The median home value in ZIP 57260 is $170,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57260 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57260?
ZIP code 57260 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57260 are: Manufacturing (5), Transportation and warehousing (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57260?
In ZIP code 57260, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 57260?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57260 is 19.9 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 57260?
In ZIP code 57260, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57260 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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