ZIP Code 57270

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Veblen · Marshall County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57270 in Veblen, South Dakota has a population of 904. The median household income is $77,708, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $81,800, 71% below the US average. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57270 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 430.5 square miles in Veblen, Marshall County, South Dakota. The area is home to 904 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 57270 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57270 sits at $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 — a direct signal of whether 57270 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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. Verify with HUD →

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 57270, Veblen, 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

904

Population

430.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$77,708

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$33,321

Per Capita Income

8.4%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

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

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

Housing

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)

Local Business Landscape

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

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

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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.

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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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