57279 ZIP Code, Wilmot, SD
57279 is a ZIP code in Wilmot, South Dakota in Roberts County. It covers 140 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 57227, 57257 and 57251. 899 people live here in 422 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $71,324, close to the South Dakota median of $75,081; the median age is 56.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Wilmot, SD
- County: Roberts County
- Land area: 140 sq mi
- Population: 899
- Median household income: $71,324
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 899 |
| Households | 422 |
| Median household income | $71,324 |
| Income per person | $39,805 |
| Median age | 56.3 |
| Homeowners | 91.2% |
| Median home value | $188,000 |
| Median rent | $633 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.0% |
| Broadband internet | 80.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 1.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.4% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 4.5% |
| $35–50K | 13.7% |
| $50–75K | 20.9% |
| $75–100K | 15.6% |
| $100–150K | 20.9% |
| $150–200K | 6.6% |
| $200K+ | 2.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.6% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–44 | 8.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.0% |
| 55–64 | 19.5% |
| 65–74 | 17.5% |
| 75+ | 14.2% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.6% |
| Owned outright | 36.8% |
| Rented | 5.9% |
| Vacant | 32.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 83.1% |
| Townhome | 0.2% |
| 2–4 units | 2.9% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 13.9% |
Businesses in 57279
33 business establishments with 172 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Wholesale Trade: 5
- Retail Trade: 5
- Construction: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 57227 — Corona town, SD (7.4 mi)
- 57257 — Peever town, SD (9.6 mi)
- 57251 — Marvin town, SD (10.1 mi)
- 56219 — Browns Valley city, MN (12.8 mi)
- 57269 — Twin Brooks town, SD (13.6 mi)
- 57266 — Summit town, SD (13.9 mi)
- 56211 — Beardsley city, MN (15.1 mi)
- 56210 — Barry city, MN (17.9 mi)
Areas that include 57279
- Wilmot, SD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- 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) 57279, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 57279 in?
- 57279 is a Wilmot, SD mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 57279 in?
- 57279 is in Roberts County.
- What is the population of 57279?
- About 899 people (±150), 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 57279?
- $71,324 (±$6,543), 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 57279?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 57279 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 57279?
- The closest, measured center to center: 57227 (7.4 mi, Corona), 57257 (9.6 mi, Peever), 57251 (10.1 mi, Marvin), 56219 (12.8 mi, Browns Valley), 57269 (13.6 mi, Twin Brooks) and 57266 (13.9 mi, Summit).
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