Faith, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57626
Meade County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 971
- 0/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,036
- Median income Near-median income area
- $124,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Faith pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 0
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57626 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57626 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Faith, Meade County, South Dakota, home to just 971 residents across 3236.7 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 57626 reports a modest median household income of $68,036 (11% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,393. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,600 (35% below the average South Dakota ZIP), and median rent is $566; owner occupancy is 80.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 57626.
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 57626
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Faith, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57626.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
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 57626, Faith, 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
971
Population
3236.7
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57626?
53.9
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
1.4%
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?
$68,036
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$46,393
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57626 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Faith, 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)
$68,036 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
484housing units
484
Total Housing Units
385
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,600
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$566
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 31 business establishments in ZIP 57626, employing approximately 195 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,037,000.
31
Businesses
195
Employees
$4.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 32.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 12.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 9.7% |
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 57626, 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 57626 in?
ZIP code 57626 (Faith) is located in Meade County, South Dakota. Meade County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meade-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57626?
ZIP code 57626 in Faith, SD has a population of 971 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57626?
The median household income in ZIP 57626 is $68,036, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57626?
The median home value in ZIP 57626 is $124,600, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57626 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57626?
ZIP code 57626 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57626?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57626 are: Retail trade (10), Accommodation and food services (4), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57626?
In ZIP code 57626, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 57626?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57626 is 25.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57626?
In ZIP code 57626, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57626 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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