57001 ZIP Code, Alcester, SD
57001 is a ZIP code in Alcester, South Dakota — mostly in Union County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Lincoln County. It covers 99 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 57004, 51011 and 51023. 1,540 people live here in 633 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (75%). Median household income is $69,531, close to the South Dakota median of $75,081.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alcester, SD
- County: Union County
- Land area: 99 sq mi
- Population: 1,540
- Median household income: $69,531
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,540 |
| Households | 633 |
| Median household income | $69,531 |
| Income per person | $34,498 |
| Median age | 44.3 |
| Homeowners | 75.0% |
| Median home value | $177,400 |
| Median rent | $839 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% |
| Broadband internet | 83.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.6% |
| $10–15K | 1.9% |
| $15–25K | 7.1% |
| $25–35K | 12.2% |
| $35–50K | 8.4% |
| $50–75K | 19.1% |
| $75–100K | 19.4% |
| $100–150K | 18.2% |
| $150–200K | 3.6% |
| $200K+ | 5.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.2% |
| 10–19 | 12.8% |
| 20–24 | 3.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 12.9% |
| 45–54 | 10.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.4% |
| 65–74 | 16.9% |
| 75+ | 10.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.4% |
| Owned outright | 24.7% |
| Rented | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.6% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 3.3% |
| 5–19 units | 4.4% |
| 20+ units | 1.8% |
| Mobile / other | 3.8% |
Businesses in 57001
45 business establishments with 343 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 9
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Transportation and Warehousing: 6
- Retail Trade: 5
- Wholesale Trade: 3
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 57004 — Beresford city, SD (8.4 mi)
- 51011 — Chatsworth city, IA (9.5 mi)
- 51023 — Hawarden city, IA (9.8 mi)
- 57034 — Hudson town, SD (10 mi)
- 51001 — Akron city, IA (12.6 mi)
- 57027 — Fairview town, SD (14.7 mi)
- 57010 — Burbank CDP, SD (15.5 mi)
- 57014 — Centerville city, SD (16.8 mi)
Areas that include 57001
- Alcester, SD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Union County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- South Dakota ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Union County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Union County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median age in Union County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 57001, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 57001 in?
- 57001 is a Alcester, SD mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 57001 in?
- 57001 is mostly in Union County (93% of its land), with smaller parts in Lincoln County.
- What is the population of 57001?
- About 1,540 people (±221), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,504.
- What is the median household income in 57001?
- $69,531 (±$15,983), compared with $75,081 for South Dakota as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 57001?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 57001 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 57001?
- The closest, measured center to center: 57004 (8.4 mi, Beresford), 51011 (9.5 mi, Chatsworth), 51023 (9.8 mi, Hawarden), 57034 (10 mi, Hudson), 51001 (12.6 mi, Akron) and 57027 (14.7 mi, Fairview).
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