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Nemo, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57759

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

546
4/sq mi
$75,500
Median income
$555,600
Median home value
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nemo pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57759 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nemo, Lawrence County, South Dakota, home to just 546 residents across 151.7 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 57759 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,500 (1% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $37,843. Local economic indicators show a 23.1% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $555,600 (190% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 96.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lawrence County, letting you compare 57759 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 57759, Nemo, 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

546

Population

151.7

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57759?

63.8

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
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 16.3%
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)

How much do residents earn?

$75,500

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$37,843

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57759 ranks nationally

Nemo, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,500 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

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

What does housing look like?

278

Total Housing Units

160

Occupied Units

118

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.3%
Renter 3.8%

$555,600

Median Home Value

+190% vs state

2001

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 57759, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,577,000.

14

Businesses

21

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 21.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 21.4%

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 57759 vs 57732 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
57732 Deadwood, SD 1,979 4.9 mi

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Pop: 14,290
57754 standard
Lead, SD
Pop: 3,793
57732 standard
Deadwood, SD
Pop: 1,979
57793 standard
Whitewood, SD
Pop: 1,913
57799 standard
Spearfish, SD
Pop: 660
57779 standard
Saint Onge, SD
Pop: 333

Related Areas

Lawrence County Nemo, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57759 in? ▼
ZIP code 57759 (Nemo) is located in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57759? ▼
ZIP code 57759 in Nemo, SD has a population of 546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57759 is $75,500, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57759 is $555,600, which is 100% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57759 is White at 83.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57759? ▼
ZIP code 57759 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57759? ▼
In ZIP code 57759, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 57759? ▼
In ZIP code 57759, approximately 96.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57759 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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