PlainZIP

Waubay, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57273

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

1,316
3/sq mi
$48,167
Median income
$177,400
Median home value
19.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waubay pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57273 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57273 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waubay, Day County, South Dakota, home to just 1,316 residents across 453.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57273 reports a modest median household income of $48,167 (37% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $27,967. Local economic indicators show a 28.6% poverty rate alongside 7.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $177,400 (8% below the state average), median rent at $591 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 57273, plus 6 more within Day County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 57273

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waubay, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57273.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 57273, Waubay, 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

1,316

Population

453.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 57273?

43.6

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 57.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 37.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
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)

How much do residents earn?

$48,167

Median Household Income

-37% vs state

$27,967

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57273 ranks nationally

Waubay, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,167 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.9%

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

What does housing look like?

843

Total Housing Units

430

Occupied Units

413

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.0%
Renter 26.0%

$177,400

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$591

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 57273, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,606,000.

28

Businesses

156

Employees

$6.6M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 21.4%
Retail trade 4 14.3%
Manufacturing 3 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.7%

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 57273 vs 57256 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
57256 Ortley, SD 127 6.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Day County

57274 standard
Webster, SD
Pop: 2,813
57219 standard
Bristol, SD
Pop: 567
57261 standard
Roslyn, SD
Pop: 321
57468 standard
Pierpont, SD
Pop: 247
57422 standard
Andover, SD
Pop: 235
57239 standard
Grenville, SD
Pop: 223

Related Areas

Day County Waubay, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57273 in? ▼
ZIP code 57273 (Waubay) is located in Day County, South Dakota. Day County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/day-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57273? ▼
ZIP code 57273 in Waubay, SD has a population of 1,316 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57273? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57273 is $48,167, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57273? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57273 is $177,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57273? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57273 is White at 57.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57273? ▼
ZIP code 57273 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57273? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57273 are: Construction (6), Retail trade (4), Manufacturing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57273? ▼
In ZIP code 57273, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 57273? ▼
In ZIP code 57273, approximately 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57273? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57273 is 28.6% 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.