Sisseton, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57262
Roberts County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,963
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,889
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sisseton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57262 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57262 covers 902.4 square miles in Sisseton, Roberts County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,963 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57262 reports a modest median household income of $51,889 (32% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,120. The poverty rate is 18.3%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $130,000 (32% below the average South Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $656; owner occupancy is 53.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 57262.
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 57262
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sisseton, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57262.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
12 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 57262, Sisseton, 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
4,963
Population
902.4
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57262?
31.9
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.2%
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?
$51,889
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$25,120
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57262 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Sisseton, 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)
$51,889 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
1,900housing units
1,900
Total Housing Units
1,628
Occupied Units
272
Vacant Units
3.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,000
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$656
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 131 business establishments in ZIP 57262, employing approximately 1,303 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,040,000.
131
Businesses
1,303
Employees
$53.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 18.3% |
| Construction | 15 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.0% |
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 57262, 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 (4,963 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 57262 in?
ZIP code 57262 (Sisseton) 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 57262?
ZIP code 57262 in Sisseton, SD has a population of 4,963 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57262?
The median household income in ZIP 57262 is $51,889, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57262?
The median home value in ZIP 57262 is $130,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57262?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57262 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57262?
ZIP code 57262 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,303 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57262?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57262 are: Retail trade (24), Construction (15), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57262?
In ZIP code 57262, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 57262?
In ZIP code 57262, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57262?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57262 is 18.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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