Zip code 57251: Marvin, South Dakota

Q: What city is zip code 57251?

57251 is assigned to Marvin, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 57251 in?

57251 is in Grant County, South Dakota.

Q: What is the population of 57251?

About 228 people live in 57251, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 57251?

The median household income in 57251 is $72,292.

Q: What zip codes are near 57251?

The closest zip codes to 57251 are 57269, 57266, 57263, 57279, 57227.

Residential delivery areaGrant CountyCentral Time

Population

228

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$72K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$75K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

48 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 57251

57251 is a rural zip code in Marvin, South Dakota (Grant County), covering 48 sq mi of land. About 228 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 28.5 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 $72,292 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 41.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $75,000, or 1.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.1 minutes each way, and 34% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; cleaning and personal care; and management.

How 57251 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 228 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate41.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SD 11.9%25th of 344 in SD
Housing vacancy34%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · SD 10.5%30th of 344 in SD
Work from home33.5%
97th
U.S. 15.1% · SD 9.7%21st of 347 in SD
Uninsured rate21.9%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SD 9%38th of 347 in SD
Foreign-born residents20.6%
76th
U.S. 14.1% · SD 4%2nd of 347 in SD
Homeownership rate72.7%
61st
U.S. 65.2% · SD 68.6%240th of 344 in SD
Diversity index53.7
59th
U.S. 61.4 · SD 35.418th of 347 in SD
Bachelor's degree or higher33.6%
54th
U.S. 35.7% · SD 31.9%70th of 346 in SD
Median household income$72,292
39th
U.S. $80,734 · SD $75,081182nd of 327 in SD
Residents under 1818.9%
24th
U.S. 22% · SD 24.2%264th of 347 in SD
Veterans3.2%
17th
U.S. 6.2% · SD 7.9%300th of 347 in SD
Self-employed workers4.9%
4th
U.S. 10% · SD 12.1%320th of 347 in SD
Median age28.5
3rd
U.S. 38.9 · SD 38303rd of 347 in SD
Per capita income$19,431
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SD $40,550317th of 347 in SD
Average commute15.1 min
2nd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · SD 17.8 min259th of 330 in SD
Population228
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · SD 907,428293rd of 347 in SD
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · SD 12/sq mi184th of 347 in SD
Median home value$75,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · SD $257,400278th of 302 in SD
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · SD 2.9%272nd of 347 in SD
Broadband access72.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SD 89.6%314th of 344 in SD
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · SD 39.8%280th of 313 in SD
Residents 65 and older5.7%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · SD 18%329th of 347 in SD
Median earnings per worker$5,300
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SD $46,539345th of 345 in SD
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SD 2.3%246th of 347 in SD
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · SD 10.5%321st of 347 in SD
Government workers4.9%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · SD 15.8%325th of 347 in SD
Income inequality (Gini)0.319
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · SD 0.449303rd of 343 in SD

Measure	57251	Grant	SD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SD
Poverty rateWeakness	41.5%	11.6%	11.9%	12.5%	99th	25th of 344
Housing vacancy	34%	12.4%	10.5%	10.1%	98th	30th of 344
Work from home	33.5%	11%	9.7%	15.1%	97th	21st of 347
Uninsured rateWeakness	21.9%	7.8%	9%	8.4%	96th	38th of 347
Foreign-born residents	20.6%	6.5%	4%	14.1%	76th	2nd of 347
Homeownership rate	72.7%	75.6%	68.6%	65.2%	61st	240th of 344
Diversity index	53.7	19.7	35.4	61.4	59th	18th of 347
Bachelor's degree or higher	33.6%	25.3%	31.9%	35.7%	54th	70th of 346
Median household income	$72,292	$75,028	$75,081	$80,734	39th	182nd of 327
Residents under 18	18.9%	22.2%	24.2%	22%	24th	264th of 347
Veterans	3.2%	7.5%	7.9%	6.2%	17th	300th of 347
Self-employed workers	4.9%	11.9%	12.1%	10%	4th	320th of 347
Median age	28.5	44.5	38	38.9	3rd	303rd of 347
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,431	$37,694	$40,550	$44,673	2nd	317th of 347
Average commuteStrength	15.1 min	13.7 min	17.8 min	26.4 min	2nd	259th of 330
Population	228	7,563	907,428	334,922,499	1st	293rd of 347
Population density	5/sq mi	11/sq mi	12/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	184th of 347
Median home value	$75,000	$171,000	$257,400	$332,700	1st	278th of 302
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	2.7%	2.9%	5.2%	1st	272nd of 347
Broadband accessWeakness	72.7%	84.1%	89.6%	91%	1st	314th of 344
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	28.7%	39.8%	51.1%	1st	280th of 313
Residents 65 and older	5.7%	23.4%	18%	17.2%	1st	329th of 347
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$5,300	$44,961	$46,539	$49,666	1st	345th of 345
Tech workers	0%	2.8%	2.3%	3.8%	1st	246th of 347
Healthcare workers	0%	7.4%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	321st of 347
Government workers	4.9%	9.9%	15.8%	14.5%	1st	325th of 347
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.319	0.424	0.449	0.483	1st	303rd of 343

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

Under 5

18%

5–17

24%

18–24

17%

25–34

35–44

21%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

28.5

Under 18

18.9%

65 and over

5.7%

Race and ethnicity

White64%
Black12%
Hispanic0%
Asian21%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

53.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

20.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

34.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 33
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 33.3%
Married couples: 24.2%
Living alone: 36.4%
Veterans (of adults): 3.2%
Male / female: 83% / 17%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

30%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

57251

$72,292

Grant Co.

$75,028

South Dakota

$75,081

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,431

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

41.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.319

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

57251

$75,000

Grant Co.

$171,000

South Dakota

$257,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

57251

—

Grant Co.

$763

South Dakota

$946

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 50
Owner-occupied: 72.7%
Vacant: 34%
Median year built: 1972
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

46%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

18%

Bicycle

Worked from home

34%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

65%

10–19

20–29

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

15.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

87.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

42%

Cleaning and personal care

30%

Management

Food service

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Education

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Production

0.6%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

35%

Arts and recreation

25%

Retail

20%

Health care and social assistance

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Education

Other services

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$5,300

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

4.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	57251	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,750	$74,888
Service	$6,223	$26,804
Sales and office	$3,860	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

15%

Some college

31%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

31%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 33.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 72.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.5%
No internet access: 24.2%
Without health insurance: 21.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Marvin
State: South Dakota
County: Grant County
Center point: 45.2765° N, 96.9347° W
Land area: 48 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Marvin1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 57251

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
57269	Twin Brooks, SD	7.5 mi	186	$98,333	$410,600
57266	Summit, SD	7.7 mi	626	$72,500	$162,500
57263	South Shore, SD	10 mi	351	$58,214	$112,500
57279	Wilmot, SD	10 mi	899	$71,324	$188,000
57227	Corona, SD	12 mi	562	$96,500	$192,900
57256	Ortley, SD	13 mi	238	$66,500	$225,000
57264	Stockholm, SD	13 mi	191	$79,583	$112,500
57257	Peever, SD	16 mi	637	$55,625	$75,000
57252	Milbank, SD	17 mi	4,883	$70,479	$183,000
57273	Waubay, SD	17 mi	1,165	$48,167	$177,400
57216	Big Stone City, SD	20 mi	1,584	$88,203	$201,300
57246	Labolt, SD	20 mi	132	$72,917	$90,000

Questions about 57251

What city is zip code 57251?

57251 is assigned to Marvin, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 57251 in?

57251 is in Grant County, South Dakota.

What is the population of 57251?

About 228 people live in 57251, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 57251 in?

57251 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 57251?

The median household income in 57251 is $72,292.

What zip codes are near 57251?

The closest zip codes to 57251 are 57269, 57266, 57263, 57279, 57227.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 57251, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.