PlainZIP

Akaska, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57420

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

75
1/sq mi
$40,469
Median income
$79,000
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Akaska pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57420 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57420 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akaska, Walworth County, South Dakota, home to just 75 residents across 125.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57420 reports a modest median household income of $40,469 (47% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $16,487. 45.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $79,000 (59% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.6, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 57420'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 →

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 57420, Akaska, 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

75

Population

125.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57420?

21.6

Median Age

61.2%

Male

38.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$40,469

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$16,487

Per Capita Income

45.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57420 ranks nationally

Akaska, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,469 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

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

What does housing look like?

193

Total Housing Units

107

Occupied Units

86

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$79,000

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 57420, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$197K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Walworth County Akaska, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57420 in? ▼
ZIP code 57420 (Akaska) is located in Walworth County, South Dakota. Walworth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walworth-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57420? ▼
ZIP code 57420 in Akaska, SD has a population of 75 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57420? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57420 is $40,469, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57420? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57420 is $79,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57420? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57420 is White at 98.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57420? ▼
ZIP code 57420 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57420? ▼
In ZIP code 57420, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% 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 57420? ▼
In ZIP code 57420, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57420? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57420 is 45.0% 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.