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 Low-density area
- $61,708
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Selby pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd 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 average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,142. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,200 (37% below the average South Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $814; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 57472.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 57472?
42.0
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$61,708
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$31,142
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57472 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Selby, 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)
$61,708 24th percentile higher than 24% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more South Dakota ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
496housing units
496
Total Housing Units
451
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,200
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57472, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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