57473 ZIP Code, Seneca, SD
57473 is a ZIP code in Seneca, South Dakota — mostly in Faulk County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Potter County. It covers 185 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 57455, 57466 and 57438. 246 people live here in 91 households, fewer than in most South Dakota ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (96%). Median household income is $23,750, well below the South Dakota median of $75,081; 42% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Seneca, SD
- County: Faulk County
- Land area: 185 sq mi
- Population: 246
- Median household income: $23,750
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 246 |
| Households | 91 |
| Median household income | $23,750 |
| Income per person | $9,856 |
| Median age | 45.1 |
| Homeowners | 95.6% |
| Median home value | $177,600 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 13.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 63.0% |
| Broadband internet | 72.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.4% |
| $10–15K | 6.6% |
| $15–25K | 59.3% |
| $25–35K | 6.6% |
| $35–50K | 15.4% |
| $50–75K | 3.3% |
| $75–100K | 0.0% |
| $100–150K | 4.4% |
| $150–200K | 0.0% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.9% |
| 10–19 | 41.0% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 0.0% |
| 35–44 | 3.7% |
| 45–54 | 24.8% |
| 55–64 | 3.2% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 12.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 40.3% |
| Owned outright | 38.7% |
| Rented | 3.4% |
| Vacant | 17.6% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 100.0% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 57473
3 business establishments with 2 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 57455 — Lebanon town, SD (10.4 mi)
- 57466 — Onaka town, SD (14.2 mi)
- 57438 — Evergreen Colony CDP, SD (16.3 mi)
- 57475 — Tolstoy town, SD (17.7 mi)
- 57467 — Orient town, SD (17.8 mi)
- 57450 — Hoven town, SD (23 mi)
Areas that include 57473
- Seneca, SD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Faulk County ZIP codes — 6 ZIP codes
- Potter County ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- South Dakota ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 57473, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 57473 in?
- 57473 is a Seneca, SD mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 57473 in?
- 57473 is mostly in Faulk County (82% of its land), with smaller parts in Potter County.
- What is the population of 57473?
- About 246 people (±145), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 114.
- What is the median household income in 57473?
- $23,750 (±$1,202), 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 57473?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 57473 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 57473?
- The closest, measured center to center: 57455 (10.4 mi, Lebanon), 57466 (14.2 mi, Onaka), 57438 (16.3 mi, Evergreen Colony), 57475 (17.7 mi, Tolstoy), 57467 (17.8 mi, Orient) and 57450 (23 mi, Hoven).
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