ZIP Code 57541

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Ideal · Tripp County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57541 in Ideal, South Dakota has a population of 167. The median household income is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average. Median home value is $577,600, 108% above the US average. 42.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57541 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 334.0 square miles in Ideal, Tripp County, South Dakota. The area is home to 167 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 57541 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57541 sits at $250,001 (226% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $59,448. The poverty rate stands at 8.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $577,600 (201% above the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57541 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 57541 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 57541, Ideal, 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

167

Population

334.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

27.4

Median Age

57.7%

Male

42.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 24.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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)

Income & Employment

$250,001

Median Household Income

+226% vs state

$59,448

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.9%

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

Housing

64

Total Housing Units

56

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$577,600

Median Home Value

+201% vs state

$725

Median Rent

2001

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57541 in?
ZIP code 57541 (Ideal) is located in Tripp County, South Dakota. Tripp County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/tripp-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57541?
ZIP code 57541 in Ideal, SD has a population of 167 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57541?
The median household income in ZIP 57541 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57541?
The median home value in ZIP 57541 is $577,600, which is 108% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57541?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57541 is White at 75.5%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57541?
In ZIP code 57541, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.9% 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 57541?
In ZIP code 57541, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57541?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57541 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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