ZIP Code 57620

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Bison · Perkins County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57620 in Bison, South Dakota has a population of 515. The median household income is $90,500, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $106,300, 62% below the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57620 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1030.0 square miles in Bison, Perkins County, South Dakota. The area is home to 515 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 57620 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57620 sits at $90,500 (18% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $43,062. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $106,300 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $932 per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57620 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 57620 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.

Top industries in ZIP 57620

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57620 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 3 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 57620 (establishments) Top 3 1. Finance and insurance 6 2. Retail trade 4 3. Health care and social assistanc 3 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 57620. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

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 57620, Bison, 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

515

Population

1030.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

43.0

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
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

$90,500

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$43,062

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

Housing

319

Total Housing Units

244

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$106,300

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$932

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 57620, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,001,000.

26

Businesses

127

Employees

$8.0M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Finance and insurance 6 23.1%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 11.5%

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 57620 in?
ZIP code 57620 (Bison) is located in Perkins County, South Dakota. Perkins County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/perkins-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57620?
ZIP code 57620 in Bison, SD has a population of 515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57620?
The median household income in ZIP 57620 is $90,500, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57620?
The median home value in ZIP 57620 is $106,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57620 is White at 96.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57620?
ZIP code 57620 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57620 are: Finance and insurance (6), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57620?
In ZIP code 57620, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 57620?
In ZIP code 57620, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57620 is 6.7% 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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