Kadoka, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57543
Jackson County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 870
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $36,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kadoka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57543 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57543 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kadoka, Jackson County, South Dakota, home to just 870 residents across 1242.9 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 57543 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,250 (53% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,528. The poverty rate is 42.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $160,400 (16% below the average South Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $542; owner occupancy is 71.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, 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 57543.
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 57543
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kadoka, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57543.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 57543, Kadoka, 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
870
Population
1242.9
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57543?
42.3
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$36,250
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$24,528
Per Capita Income
42.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57543 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Kadoka, 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)
$36,250 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
387housing units
387
Total Housing Units
277
Occupied Units
110
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$542
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 57543, employing approximately 212 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,910,000.
36
Businesses
212
Employees
$6.9M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 8 | 22.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.3% |
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 57543, 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 57543 in?
ZIP code 57543 (Kadoka) is located in Jackson County, South Dakota. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57543?
ZIP code 57543 in Kadoka, SD has a population of 870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57543?
The median household income in ZIP 57543 is $36,250, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57543?
The median home value in ZIP 57543 is $160,400, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57543 is White at 48.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57543?
ZIP code 57543 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57543?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57543 are: Retail trade (8), Transportation and warehousing (5), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57543?
In ZIP code 57543, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 57543?
In ZIP code 57543, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57543?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57543 is 42.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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