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Veblen, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57270

Marshall County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

904
2/sq mi
$77,708
Median income
$81,800
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Veblen pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57270 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57270 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Veblen, Marshall County, South Dakota, home to just 904 residents across 430.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57270 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,708 (1% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $33,321. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $81,800 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $713 per month, and 74.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 57270 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 →

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 57270, Veblen, 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

904

Population

430.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57270?

30.7

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

11.5%

Foreign-Born

White 46.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 22.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%

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?

$77,708

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$33,321

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57270 ranks nationally

Veblen, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$77,708 Top 41% higher than 59% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

353

Total Housing Units

246

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$81,800

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$713

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 57270, employing approximately 32 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,279,000.

12

Businesses

32

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 3 25.0%

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 57270 vs 57247 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
57247 Lake City, SD 320 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

57430 standard
Britton, SD
Pop: 2,243
57454 standard
Langford, SD
Pop: 558
57247 standard
Lake City, SD
Pop: 320
57232 standard
Eden, SD
Pop: 299
57421 standard
Amherst, SD
Pop: 88

Related Areas

Marshall County Veblen, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57270 in? ▼
ZIP code 57270 (Veblen) is located in Marshall County, South Dakota. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57270? ▼
ZIP code 57270 in Veblen, SD has a population of 904 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57270? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57270 is $77,708, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57270? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57270 is $81,800, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57270? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57270 is White at 46.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57270? ▼
ZIP code 57270 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 32 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57270? ▼
In ZIP code 57270, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 57270? ▼
In ZIP code 57270, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57270? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57270 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.