PlainZIP

Selby, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57472

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

953
1/sq mi
$61,708
Median income
$120,200
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57472 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57472 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Selby, Walworth County, South Dakota, home to just 953 residents across 733.1 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57472 reports a modest median household income of $61,708 (19% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $31,142. Poverty here runs at 9.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $120,200 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $814 monthly, and 79.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 57472'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 →

Top industries in ZIP 57472

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Selby, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57472.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 57472, Selby, 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

953

Population

733.1

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57472?

42.0

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 90.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$61,708

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$31,142

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57472 ranks nationally

Selby, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,708 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

496

Total Housing Units

451

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$120,200

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$814

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 57472, employing approximately 219 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,363,000.

30

Businesses

219

Employees

$11.4M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 20.0%
Finance and insurance 4 13.3%
Utilities 3 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.0%

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 Selby, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57472 in? ▼
ZIP code 57472 (Selby) 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 57472? ▼
ZIP code 57472 in Selby, SD has a population of 953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57472? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57472 is $61,708, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57472? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57472 is $120,200, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57472? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57472 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57472? ▼
ZIP code 57472 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57472? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57472 are: Retail trade (6), Finance and insurance (4), Utilities (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57472? ▼
In ZIP code 57472, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 57472? ▼
In ZIP code 57472, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57472? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57472 is 9.0% 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.