57273 ZIP Code, Waubay, SD
57273 is a ZIP code in Waubay, South Dakota — mostly in Day County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Roberts County. It covers 175 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 57256, 57266 and 57239. 1,165 people live here in 430 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (74%). Median household income is $48,167, well below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Waubay, SD
- County: Day County
- Land area: 175 sq mi
- Population: 1,165
- Median household income: $48,167
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,165 |
| Households | 430 |
| Median household income | $48,167 |
| Income per person | $27,967 |
| Median age | 43.6 |
| Homeowners | 74.0% |
| Median home value | $177,400 |
| Median rent | $591 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.6% |
| Broadband internet | 78.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.3% |
| $10–15K | 6.7% |
| $15–25K | 9.5% |
| $25–35K | 15.6% |
| $35–50K | 11.4% |
| $50–75K | 15.3% |
| $75–100K | 10.5% |
| $100–150K | 11.4% |
| $150–200K | 0.9% |
| $200K+ | 9.3% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.2% |
| 10–19 | 25.3% |
| 20–24 | 2.1% |
| 25–34 | 7.6% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 8.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65–74 | 16.3% |
| 75+ | 9.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 9.5% |
| Owned outright | 28.2% |
| Rented | 13.3% |
| Vacant | 49.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.5% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 3.1% |
| 5–19 units | 2.4% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 6.5% |
Businesses in 57273
28 business establishments with 156 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 6
- Retail Trade: 4
- Manufacturing: 3
- Transportation and Warehousing: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 57256 — Ortley town, SD (6.9 mi)
- 57266 — Summit town, SD (9.4 mi)
- 57239 — Grenville town, SD (12.4 mi)
- 57274 — Webster city, SD (13.7 mi)
- 57257 — Peever town, SD (16.4 mi)
- 57251 — Marvin town, SD (17 mi)
- 57235 — Florence town, SD (18.2 mi)
- 57261 — Roslyn town, SD (18.3 mi)
Areas that include 57273
- Waubay, SD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Enemy Swim, SD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Ortley, SD ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Day County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Roberts County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- South Dakota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 57273, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 57273 in?
- 57273 is a Waubay, SD mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 57273 in?
- 57273 is mostly in Day County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Roberts County.
- What is the population of 57273?
- About 1,165 people (±162), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,256.
- What is the median household income in 57273?
- $48,167 (±$16,853), 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 57273?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 57273 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 57273?
- The closest, measured center to center: 57256 (6.9 mi, Ortley), 57266 (9.4 mi, Summit), 57239 (12.4 mi, Grenville), 57274 (13.7 mi, Webster), 57257 (16.4 mi, Peever) and 57251 (17 mi, Marvin).
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