Whitewood, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57793
Lawrence County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,913
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $87,351
- Median income Above-median income area
- $368,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whitewood pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57793 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 57793 covers 382.6 square miles in Whitewood, Lawrence County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,913 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 57793 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,351 (14% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,006. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $368,800 (92% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 87.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $946.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 57793 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 57793
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whitewood, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57793.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 57793, Whitewood, 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
1,913
Population
382.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57793?
45.7
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
0.0%
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?
$87,351
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$37,006
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57793 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Whitewood, 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)
$87,351 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
832housing units
832
Total Housing Units
768
Occupied Units
64
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$368,800
Median Home Value
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$946
Median Rent
2000
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 64 business establishments in ZIP 57793, employing approximately 360 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,914,000.
64
Businesses
360
Employees
$15.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 26.6% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.7% |
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 57793 vs 57741 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57741 | Fort Meade, SD | 63 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57793, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,913 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 57793 in?
ZIP code 57793 (Whitewood) 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 57793?
ZIP code 57793 in Whitewood, SD has a population of 1,913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57793?
The median household income in ZIP 57793 is $87,351, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57793?
The median home value in ZIP 57793 is $368,800, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57793?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57793 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57793?
ZIP code 57793 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 360 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57793?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57793 are: Construction (17), Manufacturing (7), Retail trade (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57793?
In ZIP code 57793, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 57793?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57793 is 24.0 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 57793?
In ZIP code 57793, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57793?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57793 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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