Wolsey, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57384
Beadle County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 839
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $64,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $203,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wolsey pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57384 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57384 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wolsey, Beadle County, South Dakota, home to just 839 residents across 559.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57384 reports a modest median household income of $64,063 (16% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,629. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $203,000 (6% above the average South Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $723; 80.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, 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 57384.
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 57384
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolsey, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57384.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
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 57384, Wolsey, 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
839
Population
559.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57384?
35.4
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.2%
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?
$64,063
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$32,629
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57384 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Wolsey, 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)
$64,063 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
410housing units
410
Total Housing Units
401
Occupied Units
9
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,000
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$723
Median Rent
1972
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 57384, employing approximately 138 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,105,000.
27
Businesses
138
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 6 | 22.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.1% |
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 57384, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 57384 in?
ZIP code 57384 (Wolsey) is located in Beadle County, South Dakota. Beadle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/beadle-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57384?
ZIP code 57384 in Wolsey, SD has a population of 839 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57384?
The median household income in ZIP 57384 is $64,063, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57384?
The median home value in ZIP 57384 is $203,000, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57384?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57384 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57384?
ZIP code 57384 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 138 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57384?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57384 are: Construction (6), Transportation and warehousing (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57384?
In ZIP code 57384, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 57384?
In ZIP code 57384, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57384?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57384 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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