PlainZIP

Fairburn, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57738

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

170
0/sq mi
$52,308
Median income
1.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairburn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57738 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairburn, Custer County, South Dakota, home to just 170 residents across 425.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 57738 reports a modest median household income of $52,308 (32% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $42,096. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Custer County, letting you compare 57738 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 57738, Fairburn, 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

170

Population

425.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57738?

65.5

Median Age

64.9%

Male

35.1%

Female

15.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.1%
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 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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)

How much do residents earn?

$52,308

Median Household Income

-32% vs state

$42,096

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57738 ranks nationally

Fairburn, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,308 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.2%

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

What does housing look like?

252

Total Housing Units

210

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

2006

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 57738, employing approximately 2 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,000.

3

Businesses

2

Employees

$134K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 57738 vs 57744 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
57744 Hermosa, SD 2,238 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Custer County

57730 standard
Custer, SD
Pop: 5,315
57744 standard
Hermosa, SD
Pop: 2,238
57773 standard
Pringle, SD
Pop: 133

Related Areas

Custer County Fairburn, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57738 in? ▼
ZIP code 57738 (Fairburn) is located in Custer County, South Dakota. Custer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/custer-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57738? ▼
ZIP code 57738 in Fairburn, SD has a population of 170 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57738? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57738 is $52,308, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57738? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57738 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57738? ▼
ZIP code 57738 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 2 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57738? ▼
In ZIP code 57738, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.2% 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 57738? ▼
In ZIP code 57738, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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