Zip code 57239: Grenville, South Dakota
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 57239
57239 is a rural zip code in Grenville, South Dakota (Day County), covering 45 sq mi of land. About 358 people live here, or 8 per square mile. The median resident is 63.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $106,389 a year, 32% above the national median of $80,734. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $377,300, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 32.3 minutes each way, and 32% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales. 44% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 57239 compares
Only about 358 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age63.299thU.S. 38.9 · SD 388th of 347 in SD
- Veterans20.4%99thU.S. 6.2% · SD 7.9%8th of 347 in SD
- Housing vacancy60.8%99thU.S. 10.1% · SD 10.5%3rd of 344 in SD
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · SD 18%9th of 347 in SD
- 99thU.S. 10% · SD 12.1%28th of 347 in SD
- Work from home32.2%96thU.S. 15.1% · SD 9.7%25th of 347 in SD
- Homeownership rate88.7%94thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · SD 68.6%76th of 344 in SD
- Average commute32.3 min84thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · SD 17.8 min19th of 330 in SD
- Per capita income$58,27083rdStrengthU.S. $44,673 · SD $40,55023rd of 347 in SD
- Median household income$106,38977thU.S. $80,734 · SD $75,08126th of 327 in SD
- Tech workers3.6%62ndU.S. 3.8% · SD 2.3%31st of 347 in SD
- Median home value$377,30058thU.S. $332,700 · SD $257,40015th of 302 in SD
- 56thU.S. 35.7% · SD 31.9%61st of 346 in SD
- Median earnings per worker$44,23137thU.S. $49,666 · SD $46,539197th of 345 in SD
- Uninsured rate4.2%24thU.S. 8.4% · SD 9%243rd of 347 in SD
- Poverty rate5.3%14thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · SD 11.9%254th of 344 in SD
- 11thU.S. 14.5% · SD 15.8%274th of 347 in SD
- Broadband access82.8%8thWeaknessU.S. 91% · SD 89.6%257th of 344 in SD
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · SD 35.4276th of 347 in SD
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 0.483 · SD 0.449276th of 343 in SD
- Population3581stU.S. 334,922,499 · SD 907,428244th of 347 in SD
- Population density8/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · SD 12/sq mi131st of 347 in SD
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · SD 2.9%258th of 347 in SD
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · SD 4%259th of 347 in SD
- 1stU.S. 22% · SD 24.2%334th of 347 in SD
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · SD 10.5%254th of 347 in SD
| Measure | 57239 | Day | SD | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63.2 | 44.8 | 38 | 38.9 | 8th of 347 | |
| Veterans | 20.4% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 8th of 347 | |
| Housing vacancy | 60.8% | 31.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 3rd of 344 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 46.4% | 26.7% | 18% | 17.2% | 9th of 347 | |
| Self-employed workers | 43.8% | 20.9% | 12.1% | 10% | 28th of 347 | |
| Work from home | 32.2% | 12% | 9.7% | 15.1% | 25th of 347 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 88.7% | 74.6% | 68.6% | 65.2% | 76th of 344 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 32.3 min | 22.3 min | 17.8 min | 26.4 min | 19th of 330 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $58,270 | $39,593 | $40,550 | $44,673 | 23rd of 347 | |
| Median household income | $106,389 | $66,033 | $75,081 | $80,734 | 26th of 327 | |
| Tech workers | 3.6% | 0.4% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 31st of 347 | |
| Median home value | $377,300 | $173,600 | $257,400 | $332,700 | 15th of 302 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 22% | 31.9% | 35.7% | 61st of 346 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,231 | $46,359 | $46,539 | $49,666 | 197th of 345 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.2% | 8.5% | 9% | 8.4% | 243rd of 347 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.3% | 14.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% | 254th of 344 | |
| Government workers | 8.8% | 15% | 15.8% | 14.5% | 274th of 347 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 82.8% | 83.8% | 89.6% | 91% | 257th of 344 | |
| Diversity index | 7 | 29.9 | 35.4 | 61.4 | 276th of 347 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.344 | 0.458 | 0.449 | 0.483 | 276th of 343 | |
| Population | 358 | 5,437 | 907,428 | 334,922,499 | 244th of 347 | |
| Population density | 8/sq mi | 5/sq mi | 12/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 131st of 347 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 5.2% | 258th of 347 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.7% | 4% | 14.1% | 259th of 347 | |
| Residents under 18 | 5.3% | 22.4% | 24.2% | 22% | 334th of 347 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.6% | 6.9% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 254th of 347 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White96%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 186
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 76.3%
- Married couples
- 66.1%
- Living alone
- 22.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 20.4%
- Male / female
- 60% / 40%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 475
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Vacant
- 60.8%
- Median year built
- 1975
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- —
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- —
- Home value to income
- 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 57239 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $27,426 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $44,519 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $82,583 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.9%
- Households with broadband
- 82.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 75.3%
- No internet access
- 11.3%
- Without health insurance
- 4.2%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Grenville
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Day County
- Center point
- 45.5109° N, 97.3131° W
- Land area
- 45 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 57239
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57232 | Eden, SD | 8.8 mi | $93,750 |
| 57261 | Roslyn, SD | 9.3 mi | $77,813 |
| 57273 | Waubay, SD | 12 mi | $48,167 |
| 57257 | Peever, SD | 14 mi | $55,625 |
| 57247 | Lake City, SD | 16 mi | $50,455 |
| 57262 | Sisseton, SD | 16 mi | $51,889 |
| 57274 | Webster, SD | 18 mi | $68,083 |
| 57266 | Summit, SD | 19 mi | $72,500 |
| 57256 | Ortley, SD | 19 mi | $66,500 |
| 57468 | Pierpont, SD | 21 mi | $76,250 |
| 57224 | Claire City, SD | 22 mi | $59,063 |
| 57279 | Wilmot, SD | 23 mi | $71,324 |
Questions about 57239
What city is zip code 57239?
57239 is assigned to Grenville, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 57239 in?
57239 is in Day County, South Dakota.
What is the population of 57239?
About 358 people live in 57239, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 57239 in?
57239 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 57239?
The median household income in 57239 is $106,389.
What zip codes are near 57239?
The closest zip codes to 57239 are 57232, 57261, 57273, 57257, 57247.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 57239, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.