ZIP Code 57536

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Harrold · Hughes County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57536 in Harrold, South Dakota has a population of 469. The median household income is $53,125, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $90,000, 68% below the US average. 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57536 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 938.0 square miles in Harrold, Hughes County, South Dakota. The area is home to 469 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 57536 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57536 sits at $53,125 (31% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $49,160. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $90,000 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $670 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57536 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 57536 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 57536, Harrold, 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

469

Population

938.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

49.3

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$53,125

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$49,160

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

Housing

255

Total Housing Units

133

Occupied Units

122

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$90,000

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$670

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 57536, employing approximately 59 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,697,000.

6

Businesses

59

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 57536 in?
ZIP code 57536 (Harrold) is located in Hughes County, South Dakota. Hughes County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/hughes-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57536?
ZIP code 57536 in Harrold, SD has a population of 469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57536?
The median household income in ZIP 57536 is $53,125, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57536?
The median home value in ZIP 57536 is $90,000, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57536?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57536 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57536?
ZIP code 57536 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 59 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57536?
In ZIP code 57536, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 57536?
In ZIP code 57536, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57536?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57536 is 17.3% 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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