Wasta, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57791

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

190
0/sq mi
$42,250
Median income
$112,500
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wasta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57791 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57791 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 475.0 square miles in Wasta, Pennington County, South Dakota. The area is home to 190 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 57791 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57791 sits at $42,250 (45% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $32,959. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $112,500 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $775 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 57791 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pennington County, so you can benchmark 57791 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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. Verify with HUD →

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 57791, Wasta, 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

190

Population

475.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57791?

56.0

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$42,250

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$32,959

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57791 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,250 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

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

What does housing look like?

73

Total Housing Units

53

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$112,500

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$775

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 57791, employing approximately 3 people with a combined annual payroll of $335,000.

4

Businesses

3

Employees

$335K

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

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57767 Owanka, SD 149 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57791 in?
ZIP code 57791 (Wasta) is located in Pennington County, South Dakota. Pennington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pennington-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57791?
ZIP code 57791 in Wasta, SD has a population of 190 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57791?
The median household income in ZIP 57791 is $42,250, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57791?
The median home value in ZIP 57791 is $112,500, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57791?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57791 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57791?
ZIP code 57791 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 3 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57791?
In ZIP code 57791, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% 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 57791?
In ZIP code 57791, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57791?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57791 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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