Zip code 57446: Hecla, South Dakota

Q: What city is zip code 57446?

57446 is assigned to Hecla, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 57446 in?

57446 is in Brown County, South Dakota.

Q: What is the population of 57446?

About 223 people live in 57446, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 57446?

The median household income in 57446 is $44,375.

Q: What zip codes are near 57446?

The closest zip codes to 57446 are 57449, 57432, 57421, 58474, 57441.

Residential delivery areaBrown CountyCentral Time

Population

223

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$44K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$50K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

66.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

155 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 57446

57446 is a rural zip code in Hecla, South Dakota (Brown County), covering 155 sq mi of land. About 223 people live here, or 1 per square mile. The median resident is 66.1 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 $44,375 a year, about 55% of the national median of $80,734. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $50,400, or 1.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.9 minutes each way, and 28% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; management; and cleaning and personal care. 36% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 57446 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 223 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age66.1
99th
U.S. 38.9 · SD 383rd of 347 in SD
Homeownership rate94.8%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · SD 68.6%30th of 344 in SD
Housing vacancy46.2%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · SD 10.5%10th of 344 in SD
Residents 65 and older53.8%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · SD 18%3rd of 347 in SD
Self-employed workers35.6%
99th
U.S. 10% · SD 12.1%51st of 347 in SD
Work from home28.1%
92nd
U.S. 15.1% · SD 9.7%36th of 347 in SD
Broadband access94.8%
74th
U.S. 91% · SD 89.6%43rd of 344 in SD
Income inequality (Gini)0.451
63rd
U.S. 0.483 · SD 0.44997th of 343 in SD
Uninsured rate8.1%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · SD 9%151st of 347 in SD
Per capita income$40,291
50th
U.S. $44,673 · SD $40,550148th of 347 in SD
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · SD 7.9%254th of 347 in SD
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · SD 2.3%90th of 347 in SD
Diversity index22.7
15th
U.S. 61.4 · SD 35.4122nd of 347 in SD
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · SD 4%103rd of 347 in SD
Average commute18.9 min
9th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · SD 17.8 min201st of 330 in SD
Median household income$44,375
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SD $75,081310th of 327 in SD
Bachelor's degree or higher10.6%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SD 31.9%314th of 346 in SD
Median earnings per worker$27,798
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SD $46,539319th of 345 in SD
Population223
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · SD 907,428294th of 347 in SD
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · SD 12/sq mi296th of 347 in SD
Median home value$50,400
1st
U.S. $332,700 · SD $257,400297th of 302 in SD
Poverty rate2.2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · SD 11.9%306th of 344 in SD
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · SD 2.9%238th of 347 in SD
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · SD 39.8%267th of 313 in SD
Residents under 183.1%
1st
U.S. 22% · SD 24.2%341st of 347 in SD
Healthcare workers1.4%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · SD 10.5%292nd of 347 in SD
Government workers5.5%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · SD 15.8%321st of 347 in SD

Measure	57446	Brown	SD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SD
Median age	66.1	37.8	38	38.9	99th	3rd of 347
Homeownership rateStrength	94.8%	67.6%	68.6%	65.2%	99th	30th of 344
Housing vacancy	46.2%	10%	10.5%	10.1%	99th	10th of 344
Residents 65 and older	53.8%	17.8%	18%	17.2%	99th	3rd of 347
Self-employed workers	35.6%	10.2%	12.1%	10%	99th	51st of 347
Work from home	28.1%	6.3%	9.7%	15.1%	92nd	36th of 347
Broadband access	94.8%	87.5%	89.6%	91%	74th	43rd of 344
Income inequality (Gini)	0.451	0.459	0.449	0.483	63rd	97th of 343
Uninsured rate	8.1%	5.7%	9%	8.4%	60th	151st of 347
Per capita income	$40,291	$40,863	$40,550	$44,673	50th	148th of 347
Veterans	4.6%	6.6%	7.9%	6.2%	33rd	254th of 347
Tech workers	1.4%	0.9%	2.3%	3.8%	20th	90th of 347
Diversity index	22.7	27.7	35.4	61.4	15th	122nd of 347
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	4.3%	4%	14.1%	11th	103rd of 347
Average commuteStrength	18.9 min	13.9 min	17.8 min	26.4 min	9th	201st of 330
Median household incomeWeakness	$44,375	$70,898	$75,081	$80,734	5th	310th of 327
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.6%	33.8%	31.9%	35.7%	3rd	314th of 346
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,798	$45,396	$46,539	$49,666	2nd	319th of 345
Population	223	37,877	907,428	334,922,499	1st	294th of 347
Population density	1/sq mi	22/sq mi	12/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	296th of 347
Median home value	$50,400	$221,100	$257,400	$332,700	1st	297th of 302
Poverty rateStrength	2.2%	11.7%	11.9%	12.5%	1st	306th of 344
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	3.3%	2.9%	5.2%	1st	238th of 347
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	45.8%	39.8%	51.1%	1st	267th of 313
Residents under 18	3.1%	23.6%	24.2%	22%	1st	341st of 347
Healthcare workers	1.4%	10.8%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	292nd of 347
Government workers	5.5%	16.8%	15.8%	14.5%	1st	321st 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

5–17

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

19%

55–64

46%

65–74

75+

Median age

66.1

Under 18

3.1%

65 and over

53.8%

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black0%
Hispanic4%
Asian9%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

22.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

73.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 134
Average household size: 1.7
Family households: 50%
Married couples: 41.8%
Living alone: 48.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

16%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

57446

$44,375

Brown Co.

$70,898

South Dakota

$75,081

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$40,291

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.451

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

57446

$50,400

Brown Co.

$221,100

South Dakota

$257,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

57446

—

Brown Co.

$777

South Dakota

$946

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

87%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 249
Owner-occupied: 94.8%
Vacant: 46.2%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

39%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

27%

Bicycle

Worked from home

28%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

53%

10–19

20–29

10%

30–44

45–59

17%

60+

Average commute

18.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

36%

Management

18%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Production

10%

Food service

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Healthcare

Office and admin

0.7%

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Industries

Wholesale

24%

Agriculture and mining

20%

Other services

13%

Retail

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.7%

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$27,798

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

35.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

5.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	57446	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$29,048	$74,888
Service	$25,625	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$56,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,125	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

28%

Some college

31%

Associate's

25%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 95.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
Households with broadband: 94.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 67.9%
No internet access: 5.2%
Without health insurance: 8.1%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Hecla
State: South Dakota
County: Brown County
Center point: 45.8708° N, 98.1527° W
Land area: 155 sq mi
Water area: 5.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 57446

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
57449	Houghton, SD	10 mi	357	$150,000	—
57432	Claremont, SD	14 mi	507	$112,765	$77,600
57421	Amherst, SD	14 mi	75	—	—
58474	Oakes, ND	16 mi	2,656	$72,969	$160,700
57441	Frederick, SD	18 mi	670	$108,009	$152,100
57433	Columbia, SD	18 mi	318	$50,417	—
58017	Cogswell, ND	19 mi	296	$61,250	$84,500
57426	Barnard, SD	19 mi	42	$78,875	—
57430	Britton, SD	21 mi	1,828	$70,484	$149,200
57402	Aberdeen, SD · PO box	22 mi	—	—	—
58441	Fullerton, ND	23 mi	394	$88,125	$153,200
58436	Ellendale, ND	25 mi	1,697	$69,286	$164,100

Questions about 57446

What city is zip code 57446?

57446 is assigned to Hecla, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 57446 in?

57446 is in Brown County, South Dakota.

What is the population of 57446?

About 223 people live in 57446, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 57446 in?

57446 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 57446?

The median household income in 57446 is $44,375.

What zip codes are near 57446?

The closest zip codes to 57446 are 57449, 57432, 57421, 58474, 57441.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 57446, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.