PlainZIP

Wilmot, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57279

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

1,058
3/sq mi
$71,324
Median income
$188,000
Median home value
27.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmot pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57279 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57279 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmot, Roberts County, South Dakota, home to just 1,058 residents across 377.9 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57279 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,324 (7% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $39,805. Local economic indicators show a 11.0% poverty rate alongside 6.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run $188,000 for a typical home value (2% below the state average), with rent averaging $633 a month; 91.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 57279 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Roberts County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 57279

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmot, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57279.

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 57279, Wilmot, 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

1,058

Population

377.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 57279?

56.3

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

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?

$71,324

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$39,805

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57279 ranks nationally

Wilmot, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,324 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%

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

What does housing look like?

627

Total Housing Units

422

Occupied Units

205

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.2%
Renter 8.8%

$188,000

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$633

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 57279, employing approximately 172 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,559,000.

33

Businesses

172

Employees

$5.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 21.2%
Wholesale trade 5 15.2%
Retail trade 5 15.2%
Construction 4 12.1%

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 57279 vs 57251 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
57251 Marvin, SD 127 10.2 mi

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Related Areas

Roberts County Wilmot, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57279 in? ▼
ZIP code 57279 (Wilmot) is located in Roberts County, South Dakota. Roberts County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/roberts-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57279? ▼
ZIP code 57279 in Wilmot, SD has a population of 1,058 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57279? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57279 is $71,324, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57279? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57279 is $188,000, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57279? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57279 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57279? ▼
ZIP code 57279 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 172 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57279? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57279 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Wholesale trade (5), Retail trade (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57279? ▼
In ZIP code 57279, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 57279? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57279 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57279? ▼
In ZIP code 57279, approximately 91.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57279? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57279 is 11.0% 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.