PlainZIP

Harrold, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57536

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

469
1/sq mi
$53,125
Median income
$90,000
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harrold pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57536 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrold, Hughes County, South Dakota, home to just 469 residents across 938.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57536 reports a modest median household income of $53,125 (31% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $49,160. Local economic indicators show a 17.3% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $90,000 (53% below the state average); renters pay a median of $670 monthly, and 58.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 →

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 57536, Harrold, 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

469

Population

938.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57536?

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)

How much do residents earn?

$53,125

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$49,160

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57536 ranks nationally

Harrold, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,125 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

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)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

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.

More ZIP Codes in Hughes County

57501 standard
Pierre, SD
Pop: 16,309
57522 standard
Blunt, SD
Pop: 463

Related Areas

Hughes County Harrold, SD South Dakota

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.