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 Low-density area
- $48,167
- Median income Below-median income area
- $177,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,967. The poverty rate is 28.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $177,400 (8% below the average South Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $591; 74.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Day County, so 57273 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 57273?
43.6
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$48,167
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$27,967
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57273 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Waubay, 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)
$48,167 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
843housing units
843
Total Housing Units
430
Occupied Units
413
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,400
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57273, 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 (1,316 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 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.
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