Kimball, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57355
Brule County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,352
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,125
- Median income Near-median income area
- $144,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kimball pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57355 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57355 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kimball, Brule County, South Dakota, home to just 1,352 residents across 1040.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57355 reports a modest median household income of $63,125 (18% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,914. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $144,200 (25% below the average South Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $827; owner occupancy is 82.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 57355.
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 57355
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kimball, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57355.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
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 57355, Kimball, 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
1,352
Population
1040.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57355?
44.7
Median Age
58.2%
Male
41.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$63,125
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$33,914
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57355 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Kimball, 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)
$63,125 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
459
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,200
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$827
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 57355, employing approximately 294 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,837,000.
50
Businesses
294
Employees
$12.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 6.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57355, 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 (1,352 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 57355 in?
ZIP code 57355 (Kimball) is located in Brule County, South Dakota. Brule County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brule-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57355?
ZIP code 57355 in Kimball, SD has a population of 1,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57355?
The median household income in ZIP 57355 is $63,125, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57355?
The median home value in ZIP 57355 is $144,200, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57355?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57355 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57355?
ZIP code 57355 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 294 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57355?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57355 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Retail trade (7), Wholesale trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57355?
In ZIP code 57355, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 57355?
In ZIP code 57355, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57355?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57355 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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