Zip code 57335: Fairfax, South Dakota
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 57335
57335 is a rural zip code in Fairfax, South Dakota (Gregory County), covering 103 sq mi of land. About 303 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 54.6 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 $92,813 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $125,600, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39.9 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; management; and healthcare. 25% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 57335 compares
Only about 303 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- 99thU.S. 10% · SD 12.1%110th of 347 in SD
- Median age54.698thU.S. 38.9 · SD 3845th of 347 in SD
- Average commute39.9 min97thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · SD 17.8 min5th of 330 in SD
- Homeownership rate90.1%96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · SD 68.6%58th of 344 in SD
- 94thU.S. 17.2% · SD 18%81st of 347 in SD
- Healthcare workers13.8%92ndU.S. 9.7% · SD 10.5%47th of 347 in SD
- Housing vacancy16.1%88thU.S. 10.1% · SD 10.5%160th of 344 in SD
- Residents under 1824.4%70thU.S. 22% · SD 24.2%170th of 347 in SD
- Government workers16.2%67thU.S. 14.5% · SD 15.8%159th of 347 in SD
- Per capita income$46,59966thU.S. $44,673 · SD $40,55065th of 347 in SD
- Veterans7%66thU.S. 6.2% · SD 7.9%163rd of 347 in SD
- Median household income$92,81365thU.S. $80,734 · SD $75,08165th of 327 in SD
- 34thU.S. 35.7% · SD 31.9%164th of 346 in SD
- Median earnings per worker$43,33334thU.S. $49,666 · SD $46,539209th of 345 in SD
- 20thU.S. 14.1% · SD 4%59th of 347 in SD
- Work from home6.9%16thU.S. 15.1% · SD 9.7%241st of 347 in SD
- 12thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · SD 11.9%260th of 344 in SD
- Median home value$125,6006thU.S. $332,700 · SD $257,400219th of 302 in SD
- Broadband access79.4%4thWeaknessU.S. 91% · SD 89.6%286th of 344 in SD
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 5.2% · SD 2.9%160th of 347 in SD
- 3rdU.S. 61.4 · SD 35.4262nd of 347 in SD
- Uninsured rate1.3%2ndStrengthU.S. 8.4% · SD 9%317th of 347 in SD
- Population3031stU.S. 334,922,499 · SD 907,428262nd of 347 in SD
- Population density3/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · SD 12/sq mi238th of 347 in SD
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · SD 39.8%283rd of 313 in SD
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · SD 2.3%251st of 347 in SD
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · SD 0.449296th of 343 in SD
| Measure | 57335 | Gregory | SD | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 24.6% | 23.3% | 12.1% | 10% | 110th of 347 | |
| Median age | 54.6 | 44.7 | 38 | 38.9 | 45th of 347 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 39.9 min | 15.9 min | 17.8 min | 26.4 min | 5th of 330 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 90.1% | 76.7% | 68.6% | 65.2% | 58th of 344 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 26.7% | 26.6% | 18% | 17.2% | 81st of 347 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13.8% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 47th of 347 | |
| Housing vacancy | 16.1% | 26.5% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 160th of 344 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.4% | 24.4% | 24.2% | 22% | 170th of 347 | |
| Government workers | 16.2% | 13.3% | 15.8% | 14.5% | 159th of 347 | |
| Per capita income | $46,599 | $35,917 | $40,550 | $44,673 | 65th of 347 | |
| Veterans | 7% | 8% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 163rd of 347 | |
| Median household income | $92,813 | $62,917 | $75,081 | $80,734 | 65th of 327 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 22.2% | 31.9% | 35.7% | 164th of 346 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $43,333 | $41,857 | $46,539 | $49,666 | 209th of 345 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4% | 14.1% | 59th of 347 | |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 8% | 9.7% | 15.1% | 241st of 347 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5% | 9.5% | 11.9% | 12.5% | 260th of 344 | |
| Median home value | $125,600 | $139,900 | $257,400 | $332,700 | 219th of 302 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 79.4% | 82.3% | 89.6% | 91% | 286th of 344 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% | 160th of 347 | |
| Diversity index | 8.3 | 25 | 35.4 | 61.4 | 262nd of 347 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 1.3% | 8.3% | 9% | 8.4% | 317th of 347 | |
| Population | 303 | 4,016 | 907,428 | 334,922,499 | 262nd of 347 | |
| Population density | 3/sq mi | 4/sq mi | 12/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 238th of 347 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 29.7% | 39.8% | 51.1% | 283rd of 313 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.2% | 2.3% | 3.8% | 251st of 347 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.329 | 0.432 | 0.449 | 0.483 | 296th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White96%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian2%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 141
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 54.6%
- Married couples
- 53.2%
- Living alone
- 44%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7%
- Male / female
- 41% / 59%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 168
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Vacant
- 16.1%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 5.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 1.4× (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 | 57335 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $49,375 | $74,888 |
| Service | $42,679 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $51,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $43,750 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $40,833 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 89.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 12.1%
- Households with broadband
- 79.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 54.6%
- No internet access
- 20.6%
- Without health insurance
- 1.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Fairfax
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Gregory County
- Center point
- 43.0651° N, 98.7440° W
- Land area
- 103 sq mi
- Water area
- 12 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 57335
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68722 | Butte, NE | 11 mi | $60,125 |
| 68719 | Bristow, NE | 11 mi | — |
| 57367 | Pickstown, SD | 12 mi | $87,188 |
| 57317 | Bonesteel, SD | 13 mi | $50,833 |
| 57342 | Geddes, SD | 13 mi | $75,313 |
| 57356 | Lake Andes, SD | 13 mi | $54,107 |
| 68777 | Spencer, NE | 14 mi | $73,125 |
| 57361 | Marty, SD | 16 mi | $19,830 |
| 57571 | Saint Charles, SD | 18 mi | — |
| 57538 | Herrick, SD | 21 mi | $46,875 |
| 68755 | Naper, NE | 22 mi | $119,100 |
| 57380 | Wagner, SD | 23 mi | $62,135 |
Questions about 57335
What city is zip code 57335?
57335 is assigned to Fairfax, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 57335 in?
57335 is in Gregory County, South Dakota.
What is the population of 57335?
About 303 people live in 57335, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 57335 in?
57335 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 57335?
The median household income in 57335 is $92,813.
What zip codes are near 57335?
The closest zip codes to 57335 are 68722, 68719, 57367, 57317, 57342.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 57335, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.