PlainZIP

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
$54,107
Median income
$113,900
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $29,755. The poverty rate stands at 33.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. Housing costs here run $113,900 for a typical home value (41% below the state average), with rent averaging $742 a month; 75.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 57356, plus 6 more within Charles Mix County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 57356?

37.3

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 46.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 42.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$29,755

Per Capita Income

33.5%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

15.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57356 ranks nationally

Lake Andes, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,107 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

823

Total Housing Units

604

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

3.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.8%
Renter 24.2%

$113,900

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Charles Mix County

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Wagner, SD
Pop: 3,470
57369 standard
Platte, SD
Pop: 2,495
57342 standard
Geddes, SD
Pop: 558
57329 standard
Dante, SD
Pop: 258
57367 standard
Pickstown, SD
Pop: 210
57361 standard
Marty, SD
Pop: 198

Related Areas

Charles Mix County Lake Andes, SD South Dakota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.