ZIP Code 57446

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Hecla · Brown County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57446 in Hecla, South Dakota has a population of 472. The median household income is $44,375, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $50,400, 82% below the US average. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57446 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 393.3 square miles in Hecla, Brown County, South Dakota. The area is home to 472 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 57446 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57446 sits at $44,375 (42% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $40,291. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $50,400 (74% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 94.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57446 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brown County, so you can benchmark 57446 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 57446, Hecla, SD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

472

Population

393.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

66.1

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 8.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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)

Income & Employment

$44,375

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$40,291

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 38.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%

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

Housing

249

Total Housing Units

134

Occupied Units

115

Vacant Units

1.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.8%
Renter 5.2%

$50,400

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

1963

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 57446, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,667,000.

10

Businesses

40

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 30.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
57449 Houghton, SD 146 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57446 in?
ZIP code 57446 (Hecla) 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 57446?
ZIP code 57446 in Hecla, SD has a population of 472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57446?
The median household income in ZIP 57446 is $44,375, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57446?
The median home value in ZIP 57446 is $50,400, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57446?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57446 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57446?
ZIP code 57446 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57446?
In ZIP code 57446, 38.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 57446?
In ZIP code 57446, approximately 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57446?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57446 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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