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
$63,125
Median income
$144,200
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $33,914. Local economic indicators show a 20.1% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $144,200 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $827 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. The state and national benchmarks above give 57355's numbers context; they should not be read 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 57355

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kimball, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57355.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 57355?

44.7

Median Age

58.2%

Male

41.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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

$33,914

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57355 ranks nationally

Kimball, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,125 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

627

Total Housing Units

459

Occupied Units

168

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$144,200

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$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.

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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.