Zip code 57356: Lake Andes, South Dakota

Q: What city is zip code 57356?

57356 is assigned to Lake Andes, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 57356 in?

57356 is in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.

Q: What is the population of 57356?

About 1,959 people live in 57356, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 57356?

The median household income in 57356 is $54,107.

Q: What zip codes are near 57356?

The closest zip codes to 57356 are 57367, 57361, 57342, 68719, 57335.

Residential delivery areaCharles Mix CountyCentral Time

Population

1,959

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$114K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$742/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

169 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

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

About 57356

57356 is a rural zip code in Lake Andes, South Dakota (Charles Mix County), covering 169 sq mi of land. About 1,959 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 37.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,107 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 33.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $113,900, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $742 a month.

24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15.1 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; education; and construction and repair. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 57356 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers40.2%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · SD 15.8%31st of 347 in SD
Uninsured rate27.6%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SD 9%25th of 347 in SD
Poverty rate33.5%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SD 11.9%35th of 344 in SD
Housing vacancy26.6%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · SD 10.5%64th of 344 in SD
Residents under 1830.1%
96th
U.S. 22% · SD 24.2%89th of 347 in SD
Income inequality (Gini)0.542
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SD 0.44917th of 343 in SD
Veterans11.3%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · SD 7.9%53rd of 347 in SD
Self-employed workers15.5%
92nd
U.S. 10% · SD 12.1%205th of 347 in SD
Unemployment rate8%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SD 2.9%35th of 347 in SD
Residents 65 and older20.3%
75th
U.S. 17.2% · SD 18%173rd of 347 in SD
Diversity index60.3
73rd
U.S. 61.4 · SD 35.43rd of 347 in SD
Homeownership rate75.8%
69th
U.S. 65.2% · SD 68.6%212th of 344 in SD
Median age37.3
37th
U.S. 38.9 · SD 38239th of 347 in SD
Work from home10.1%
35th
U.S. 15.1% · SD 9.7%171st of 347 in SD
Bachelor's degree or higher23.8%
31st
U.S. 35.7% · SD 31.9%188th of 346 in SD
Healthcare workers8%
28th
U.S. 9.7% · SD 10.5%157th of 347 in SD
Per capita income$29,755
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SD $40,550277th of 347 in SD
Rent-burdened renters39%
14th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · SD 39.8%98th of 313 in SD
Median household income$54,107
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SD $75,081287th of 327 in SD
Median earnings per worker$35,938
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SD $46,539294th of 345 in SD
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · SD 2.3%134th of 347 in SD
Broadband access81%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SD 89.6%274th of 344 in SD
Median home value$113,900
4th
U.S. $332,700 · SD $257,400238th of 302 in SD
Median gross rent$742
4th
U.S. $1,413 · SD $946136th of 243 in SD
Population1,959
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · SD 907,42871st of 347 in SD
Average commute15.1 min
2nd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · SD 17.8 min258th of 330 in SD
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · SD 4%209th of 347 in SD
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · SD 12/sq mi100th of 347 in SD

Measure	57356	Charles Mix	SD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SD
Government workers	40.2%	24.4%	15.8%	14.5%	99th	31st of 347
Uninsured rateWeakness	27.6%	17.1%	9%	8.4%	98th	25th of 347
Poverty rateWeakness	33.5%	24%	11.9%	12.5%	97th	35th of 344
Housing vacancy	26.6%	17.3%	10.5%	10.1%	97th	64th of 344
Residents under 18	30.1%	30.7%	24.2%	22%	96th	89th of 347
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.542	0.461	0.449	0.483	96th	17th of 343
Veterans	11.3%	8.1%	7.9%	6.2%	93rd	53rd of 347
Self-employed workers	15.5%	20.6%	12.1%	10%	92nd	205th of 347
Unemployment rateWeakness	8%	5.8%	2.9%	5.2%	87th	35th of 347
Residents 65 and older	20.3%	19%	18%	17.2%	75th	173rd of 347
Diversity index	60.3	51.7	35.4	61.4	73rd	3rd of 347
Homeownership rate	75.8%	72.3%	68.6%	65.2%	69th	212th of 344
Median age	37.3	36	38	38.9	37th	239th of 347
Work from home	10.1%	9.5%	9.7%	15.1%	35th	171st of 347
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.8%	25.7%	31.9%	35.7%	31st	188th of 346
Healthcare workers	8%	7.1%	10.5%	9.7%	28th	157th of 347
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,755	$30,672	$40,550	$44,673	18th	277th of 347
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39%	33.1%	39.8%	51.1%	14th	98th of 313
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,107	$64,038	$75,081	$80,734	13th	287th of 327
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,938	$41,496	$46,539	$49,666	11th	294th of 345
Tech workers	0.7%	0.9%	2.3%	3.8%	8th	134th of 347
Broadband accessWeakness	81%	82.7%	89.6%	91%	6th	274th of 344
Median home value	$113,900	$170,600	$257,400	$332,700	4th	238th of 302
Median gross rent	$742	$704	$946	$1,413	4th	136th of 243
Population	1,959	9,281	907,428	334,922,499	3rd	71st of 347
Average commuteStrength	15.1 min	14.1 min	17.8 min	26.4 min	2nd	258th of 330
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	0.8%	4%	14.1%	2nd	209th of 347
Population density	12/sq mi	9/sq mi	12/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	100th 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

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

10%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

37.3

Under 18

30.1%

65 and over

20.3%

Race and ethnicity

White46%
Black0.2%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.1%
Native American42%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

60.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

81%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 604
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 59.8%
Married couples: 39.2%
Living alone: 34.8%
Veterans (of adults): 11.3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

57356

$54,107

Charles Mix Co.

$64,038

South Dakota

$75,081

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,755

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

33.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.542

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

57356

$113,900

Charles Mix Co.

$170,600

South Dakota

$257,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

57356

$742

Charles Mix Co.

$704

South Dakota

$946

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 823
Owner-occupied: 75.8%
Vacant: 26.6%
Median year built: 1971
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

49%

10–19

23%

20–29

13%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

15.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

54.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

15%

Education

12%

Construction and repair

12%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Office and admin

Healthcare

Food service

Transportation and moving

Sales

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Production

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.4%

Industries

Public administration

15%

Education

14%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Information

Wholesale

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$35,938

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

40.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	57356	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,508	$74,888
Service	$20,714	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,583	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$24,583	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,306	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

38%

Some college

16%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 88%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.8%
Households with broadband: 81%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.2%
No internet access: 15.9%
Without health insurance: 27.6%
Limited-English households: 0.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Lake Andes
State: South Dakota
County: Charles Mix County
Center point: 43.1452° N, 98.5132° W
Land area: 169 sq mi
Water area: 15 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 57356

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
57367	Pickstown, SD	5.5 mi	291	$87,188	$287,500
57361	Marty, SD	11 mi	278	$19,830	—
57342	Geddes, SD	12 mi	393	$75,313	$143,300
68719	Bristow, NE	12 mi	154	—	$178,000
57335	Fairfax, SD	13 mi	303	$92,813	$125,600
57380	Wagner, SD	13 mi	3,316	$62,135	$157,600
57313	Armour, SD	14 mi	1,220	$89,107	$117,300
57330	Delmont, SD	20 mi	594	$71,563	$143,800
57328	Corsica, SD	21 mi	1,290	$86,985	$211,400
57364	New Holland, SD	21 mi	4	—	—
68777	Spencer, NE	22 mi	614	$73,125	$131,300
57344	Harrison, SD	22 mi	39	—	$275,000

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Questions about 57356

What city is zip code 57356?

57356 is assigned to Lake Andes, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 57356 in?

57356 is in Charles Mix County, South Dakota.

What is the population of 57356?

About 1,959 people live in 57356, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 57356 in?

57356 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 57356?

The median household income in 57356 is $54,107.

What zip codes are near 57356?

The closest zip codes to 57356 are 57367, 57361, 57342, 68719, 57335.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 57356, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.