PlainZIP

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
$64,063
Median income
$203,000
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $32,629. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $203,000 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $723 per month, and 80.0% of occupied units 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 -. The state and national benchmarks above give 57384'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 57384

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wolsey, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57384.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 57384?

35.4

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%

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

$32,629

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57384 ranks nationally

Wolsey, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,063 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

410

Total Housing Units

401

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$203,000

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Beadle County Wolsey, SD South Dakota

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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