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Mitchell, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57301

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

18,375
29/sq mi
$65,620
Median income
$208,200
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57301 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, home to 18,375 residents across 627.1 square miles, a density of 29 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57301 reports a modest median household income of $65,620 (14% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $37,612. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. The typical home here is valued at $208,200 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $857 monthly, and 61.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 13 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 57301 sits relative to South Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 57301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mitchell, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57301.

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 57301, Mitchell, 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

18,375

Population

627.1

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57301?

39.7

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$65,620

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$37,612

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

13.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57301 ranks nationally

Mitchell, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,620 39th percentile higher than 39% 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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,138

Total Housing Units

8,487

Occupied Units

651

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.6%
Renter 38.4%

$208,200

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$857

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.9%

YoY Change (2024)

265

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+165%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57301 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +165% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 185
2021 +9.6% 202
2022 +17.9% 239
2023 +6.7% 255
2024 +3.9% 265

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 720 business establishments in ZIP 57301, employing approximately 11,098 people with a combined annual payroll of $549,611,000.

720

Businesses

11,098

Employees

$549.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 116 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 90 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 85 11.8%
Construction 78 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 67 9.3%
Finance and insurance 57 7.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 6.9%
Wholesale trade 37 5.1%
Manufacturing 32 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 23 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 2.5%
Information 8 1.1%
Educational services 7 1.0%
Utilities 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Davison County Mitchell, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57301 in? ▼
ZIP code 57301 (Mitchell) is located in Davison County, South Dakota. Davison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/davison-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57301? ▼
ZIP code 57301 in Mitchell, SD has a population of 18,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57301 is $65,620, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57301 is $208,200, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57301 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57301? ▼
ZIP code 57301 has 720 business establishments employing approximately 11,098 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57301 are: Retail trade (116), Health care and social assistance (90), Accommodation and food services (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57301 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 165%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57301? ▼
In ZIP code 57301, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 57301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57301 is 13.3 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 57301? ▼
In ZIP code 57301, approximately 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57301 is 11.9% 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.