Leola, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57456

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

862
1/sq mi
$75,833
Median income
$75,400
Median home value
40.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leola pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57456 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57456 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1077.5 square miles in Leola, McPherson County, South Dakota. The area is home to 862 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 57456 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57456 sits at $75,833 (1% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $36,359. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $75,400 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 57456 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 57456 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 →

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 57456, Leola, 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

862

Population

1077.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57456?

37.6

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.4%
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 1.6%
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?

$75,833

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$36,359

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57456 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,833 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

What does housing look like?

340

Total Housing Units

276

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$75,400

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 57456, employing approximately 46 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,528,000.

16

Businesses

46

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 25.0%
Retail trade 3 18.8%

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 57456 in?
ZIP code 57456 (Leola) is located in McPherson County, South Dakota. McPherson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcpherson-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57456?
ZIP code 57456 in Leola, SD has a population of 862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57456?
The median household income in ZIP 57456 is $75,833, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57456?
The median home value in ZIP 57456 is $75,400, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57456?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57456 is White at 98.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57456?
ZIP code 57456 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 46 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57456?
In ZIP code 57456, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 57456?
In ZIP code 57456, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57456?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57456 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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