ZIP Code 57263

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South Shore · Codington County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57263 in South Shore, South Dakota has a population of 450. The median household income is $58,214, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $112,500, 60% below the US average. 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57263 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 236.8 square miles in South Shore, Codington County, South Dakota. The area is home to 450 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 57263 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57263 sits at $58,214 (24% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $53,105. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.6%. On housing, the median home value is $112,500 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $663 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57263 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Codington County, so you can benchmark 57263 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.

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 57263, South Shore, 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

450

Population

236.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

50.7

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.3%
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

$58,214

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$53,105

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

0.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

Housing

205

Total Housing Units

158

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$112,500

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$663

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 57263, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $987,000.

6

Businesses

26

Employees

$987K

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
57251 Marvin, SD 127 10.3 mi
57266 Summit, SD 607 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57263 in?
ZIP code 57263 (South Shore) is located in Codington County, South Dakota. Codington County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/codington-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57263?
ZIP code 57263 in South Shore, SD has a population of 450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57263?
The median household income in ZIP 57263 is $58,214, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57263?
The median home value in ZIP 57263 is $112,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57263?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57263 is White at 97.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57263?
ZIP code 57263 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57263?
In ZIP code 57263, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 57263?
In ZIP code 57263, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57263?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57263 is 15.8% 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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