57249 ZIP Code, Lake Preston, SD
57249 is a ZIP code in Lake Preston, South Dakota in Kingsbury County. It covers 146 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 57233, 57231 and 57214. 1,023 people live here in 440 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (76%). Median household income is $63,182, below the South Dakota median of $75,081; the median age is 50.6, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lake Preston, SD
- County: Kingsbury County
- Land area: 146 sq mi
- Population: 1,023
- Median household income: $63,182
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,023 |
| Households | 440 |
| Median household income | $63,182 |
| Income per person | $37,442 |
| Median age | 50.6 |
| Homeowners | 75.9% |
| Median home value | $193,300 |
| Median rent | $618 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% |
| Broadband internet | 86.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.1% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.2% |
| $10–15K | 9.1% |
| $15–25K | 9.3% |
| $25–35K | 2.3% |
| $35–50K | 16.1% |
| $50–75K | 13.9% |
| $75–100K | 10.0% |
| $100–150K | 20.5% |
| $150–200K | 8.4% |
| $200K+ | 5.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 7.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.9% |
| 20–24 | 4.2% |
| 25–34 | 8.8% |
| 35–44 | 8.7% |
| 45–54 | 13.3% |
| 55–64 | 18.5% |
| 65–74 | 11.7% |
| 75+ | 15.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 20.0% |
| Owned outright | 35.0% |
| Rented | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 27.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 84.9% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.4% |
| 5–19 units | 9.9% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 1.5% |
Businesses in 57249
31 business establishments with 125 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 6
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Retail Trade: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 57233 — Erwin town, SD (8.9 mi)
- 57231 — De Smet city, SD (10.5 mi)
- 57214 — Badger town, SD (10.9 mi)
- 57212 — Arlington city, SD (11.4 mi)
- 57051 — Oldham city, SD (11.5 mi)
- 57221 — Bryant city, SD (16 mi)
- 57248 — Lake Poinsett CDP, SD (16.5 mi)
- 57061 — Sinai town, SD (18.8 mi)
Areas that include 57249
- Lake Preston, SD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kingsbury County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- South Dakota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 57249, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 57249 in?
- 57249 is a Lake Preston, SD mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 57249 in?
- 57249 is in Kingsbury County.
- What is the population of 57249?
- About 1,023 people (±141), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 999.
- What is the median household income in 57249?
- $63,182 (±$9,698), 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 57249?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 57249 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 57249?
- The closest, measured center to center: 57233 (8.9 mi, Erwin), 57231 (10.5 mi, De Smet), 57214 (10.9 mi, Badger), 57212 (11.4 mi, Arlington), 57051 (11.5 mi, Oldham) and 57221 (16 mi, Bryant).
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