Lake Andes, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57356
Charles Mix County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,993
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,107
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lake Andes pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57356 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57356 covers 390.8 square miles in Lake Andes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,993 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57356 reports a modest median household income of $54,107 (29% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,755. The poverty rate is 33.5%, 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 $113,900 (41% below the average South Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $742; owner occupancy is 75.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charles Mix County, so 57356 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 57356
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lake Andes, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57356.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 57356, Lake Andes, 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
1,993
Population
390.8
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57356?
37.3
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$54,107
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,755
Per Capita Income
33.5%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
15.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57356 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Lake Andes, 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)
$54,107 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
823housing units
823
Total Housing Units
604
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
3.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,900
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$742
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 57356, employing approximately 182 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,699,000.
27
Businesses
182
Employees
$5.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 22.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 22.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 11.1% |
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 57356 vs 57367 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57367 | Pickstown, SD | 210 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57356, 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 (1,993 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 57356 in?
ZIP code 57356 (Lake Andes) is located in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. Charles Mix County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charles-mix-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57356?
ZIP code 57356 in Lake Andes, SD has a population of 1,993 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57356?
The median household income in ZIP 57356 is $54,107, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57356?
The median home value in ZIP 57356 is $113,900, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57356?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57356 is White at 46.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57356?
ZIP code 57356 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 182 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57356?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57356 are: Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57356?
In ZIP code 57356, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 57356?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57356 is 15.1 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 57356?
In ZIP code 57356, approximately 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57356?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57356 is 33.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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