ZIP Code 57451

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Ipswich · Edmunds County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57451 in Ipswich, South Dakota has a population of 2,293. The median household income is $86,000, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $195,700, 30% below the US average. 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57451 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1146.5 square miles in Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota. The area is home to 2,293 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 57451 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57451 sits at $86,000 (12% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $45,069. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $195,700 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,213 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57451 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 57451 sits relative to South Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 57451

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57451 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57451 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 57451 (establishments) Top 5 1. Retail trade 7 2. Transportation and warehousing 7 3. Accommodation and food services 7 4. Construction 6 5. Wholesale trade 5 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 57451. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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 57451, Ipswich, 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

2,293

Population

1146.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

41.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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)

Income & Employment

$86,000

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$45,069

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

Housing

1,004

Total Housing Units

940

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$195,700

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,213

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

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

+17.3%

YoY Change (2023)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57451 have increased 17.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -7.8% 196
2019 +4.0% 203
2020 +1.9% 207
2021 +17.3% 243
2023 290

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 57451, employing approximately 339 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,466,000.

60

Businesses

339

Employees

$20.5M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 11.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 11.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 11.7%
Construction 6 10.0%
Wholesale trade 5 8.3%
Manufacturing 4 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 5.0%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57451 in?
ZIP code 57451 (Ipswich) is located in Edmunds County, South Dakota. Edmunds County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/edmunds-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57451?
ZIP code 57451 in Ipswich, SD has a population of 2,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57451?
The median household income in ZIP 57451 is $86,000, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57451?
The median home value in ZIP 57451 is $195,700, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57451?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57451 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57451?
ZIP code 57451 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 339 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57451?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57451 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (7), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57451?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57451 increased by 17.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 57451?
In ZIP code 57451, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 57451?
In ZIP code 57451, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57451?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57451 is 7.4% 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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