Faulkton, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57438
Faulk County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,580
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $70,673
- Median income Near-median income area
- $134,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Faulkton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st 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 57438 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57438 covers 1215.4 square miles in Faulkton, Faulk County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,580 residents on file, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 57438 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,673 (8% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,361. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,400 (30% below the average South Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $791; owner occupancy is 65.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, 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 57438.
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 57438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Faulkton, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57438.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 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 57438, Faulkton, 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
1,580
Population
1215.4
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57438?
43.2
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$70,673
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$33,361
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57438 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Faulkton, 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)
$70,673 41st percentile higher than 41% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
557housing units
557
Total Housing Units
413
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
1.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,400
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$791
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 57438, employing approximately 366 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,879,000.
49
Businesses
366
Employees
$15.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.2% |
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 57438, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,580 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 57438 in?
ZIP code 57438 (Faulkton) is located in Faulk County, South Dakota. Faulk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/faulk-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57438?
ZIP code 57438 in Faulkton, SD has a population of 1,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57438?
The median household income in ZIP 57438 is $70,673, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57438?
The median home value in ZIP 57438 is $134,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57438 is White at 94.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57438?
ZIP code 57438 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 366 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57438 are: Wholesale trade (9), Construction (7), Retail trade (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57438?
In ZIP code 57438, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 57438?
In ZIP code 57438, 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 57438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57438 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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