PlainZIP

Aberdeen, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57401

Brown County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

30,061
40/sq mi
$68,835
Median income
$226,200
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Aberdeen pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
40
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota, with 30,061 residents across 753.4 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57401 reports a modest median household income of $68,835 (10% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $40,078. Local economic indicators show a 13.1% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $226,200 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $766 per month, and 64.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 13 minutes. Compare these figures to the South Dakota and national benchmarks above rather than reading 57401's numbers 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 57401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aberdeen, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57401.

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 57401, Aberdeen, 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

30,061

Population

753.4

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57401?

37.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$68,835

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$40,078

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

12.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57401 ranks nationally

Aberdeen, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,835 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,182

Total Housing Units

13,894

Occupied Units

1,288

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.7%
Renter 35.3%

$226,200

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$766

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57401 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 190
2021 +7.3% 204
2022 +13.4% 231
2023 +9.1% 252
2024 -0.3% 251

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,050 business establishments in ZIP 57401, employing approximately 15,817 people with a combined annual payroll of $767,485,000.

1,050

Businesses

15,817

Employees

$767.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 142 13.5%
Construction 126 12.0%
Health care and social assistance 107 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 104 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 99 9.4%
Finance and insurance 82 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 7.0%
Wholesale trade 64 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 59 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 57 5.4%
Manufacturing 36 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 35 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 3.1%
Information 14 1.3%
Educational services 10 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.3%

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

Brown County Aberdeen, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57401 in? ▼
ZIP code 57401 (Aberdeen) is located in Brown County, South Dakota. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57401? ▼
ZIP code 57401 in Aberdeen, SD has a population of 30,061 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57401 is $68,835, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57401 is $226,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57401 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57401? ▼
ZIP code 57401 has 1,050 business establishments employing approximately 15,817 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57401 are: Retail trade (142), Construction (126), Health care and social assistance (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57401 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57401? ▼
In ZIP code 57401, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 57401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57401 is 12.7 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 57401? ▼
In ZIP code 57401, approximately 64.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57401 is 13.1% 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.