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 Low-density area
- $71,324
- Median income Near-median income area
- $188,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,805. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $188,000 (2% below the average South Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $633; 91.2% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Roberts County, so 57279 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 57279
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmot, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57279.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 57279?
56.3
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
0.2%
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?
$71,324
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$39,805
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57279 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Wilmot, 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)
$71,324 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
627housing units
627
Total Housing Units
422
Occupied Units
205
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$188,000
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57279, 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 (1,058 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 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.
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