Zip code 57548: Lower Brule, South Dakota

Q: What city is zip code 57548?

57548 is assigned to Lower Brule, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 57548 in?

57548 is in Lyman County, South Dakota.

Q: What is the population of 57548?

About 1,442 people live in 57548, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 57548?

The median household income in 57548 is $35,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 57548?

The closest zip codes to 57548 are 57339, 57346, 57536, 57540, 57569.

Residential delivery areaLyman CountyCentral Time

Population

1,442

Median household income

$36K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$34K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$504/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

95 sq mi

15 people/sq mi

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

About 57548

57548 is a rural zip code in Lower Brule, South Dakota (Lyman County), covering 95 sq mi of land. About 1,442 people live here, or 15 per square mile. The median resident is 24 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,750 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 49.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $33,900, or 0.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 34% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $504 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 9 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; transportation and moving goods; and legal and social services.

How 57548 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate49.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SD 11.9%19th of 344 in SD
Uninsured rate45.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · SD 9%6th of 347 in SD
Residents under 1837.6%
99th
U.S. 22% · SD 24.2%34th of 347 in SD
Government workers60.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · SD 15.8%15th of 347 in SD
Housing vacancy22.5%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · SD 10.5%98th of 344 in SD
Income inequality (Gini)0.519
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SD 0.44927th of 343 in SD
Unemployment rate7.8%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SD 2.9%39th of 347 in SD
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · SD 7.9%224th of 347 in SD
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · SD 2.3%87th of 347 in SD
Residents 65 and older10.7%
11th
U.S. 17.2% · SD 18%296th of 347 in SD
Diversity index16.4
9th
U.S. 61.4 · SD 35.4179th of 347 in SD
Homeownership rate33.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · SD 68.6%334th of 344 in SD
Rent-burdened renters27.9%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · SD 39.8%173rd of 313 in SD
Foreign-born residents0.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · SD 4%183rd of 347 in SD
Population1,442
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · SD 907,42899th of 347 in SD
Population density15/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · SD 12/sq mi82nd of 347 in SD
Median household income$35,750
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · SD $75,081317th of 327 in SD
Bachelor's degree or higher9.1%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SD 31.9%321st of 346 in SD
Healthcare workers4.1%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · SD 10.5%244th of 347 in SD
Per capita income$12,263
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SD $40,550332nd of 347 in SD
Median home value$33,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · SD $257,400301st of 302 in SD
Median gross rent$504
1st
U.S. $1,413 · SD $946230th of 243 in SD
Median age24
1st
U.S. 38.9 · SD 38324th of 347 in SD
Average commute9 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · SD 17.8 min322nd of 330 in SD
Work from home2.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · SD 9.7%316th of 347 in SD
Broadband access59.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SD 89.6%332nd of 344 in SD
Median earnings per worker$23,600
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · SD $46,539335th of 345 in SD
Self-employed workers1.8%
1st
U.S. 10% · SD 12.1%331st of 347 in SD

Measure	57548	Lyman	SD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SD
Poverty rateWeakness	49.5%	23.7%	11.9%	12.5%	99th	19th of 344
Uninsured rateWeakness	45.7%	21.3%	9%	8.4%	99th	6th of 347
Residents under 18	37.6%	28%	24.2%	22%	99th	34th of 347
Government workers	60.1%	34.3%	15.8%	14.5%	99th	15th of 347
Housing vacancy	22.5%	23.5%	10.5%	10.1%	95th	98th of 344
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.519	0.505	0.449	0.483	93rd	27th of 343
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.8%	4%	2.9%	5.2%	86th	39th of 347
Veterans	5.4%	5.1%	7.9%	6.2%	44th	224th of 347
Tech workers	1.5%	0.4%	2.3%	3.8%	23rd	87th of 347
Residents 65 and older	10.7%	18.3%	18%	17.2%	11th	296th of 347
Diversity index	16.4	51.9	35.4	61.4	9th	179th of 347
Homeownership rateWeakness	33.9%	69.9%	68.6%	65.2%	6th	334th of 344
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	27.9%	24.4%	39.8%	51.1%	4th	173rd of 313
Foreign-born residents	0.6%	0.6%	4%	14.1%	3rd	183rd of 347
Population	1,442	3,724	907,428	334,922,499	2nd	99th of 347
Population density	15/sq mi	2/sq mi	12/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	82nd of 347
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,750	$67,143	$75,081	$80,734	2nd	317th of 327
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.1%	24.5%	31.9%	35.7%	2nd	321st of 346
Healthcare workers	4.1%	3.4%	10.5%	9.7%	2nd	244th of 347
Per capita incomeWeakness	$12,263	$37,079	$40,550	$44,673	1st	332nd of 347
Median home value	$33,900	$165,800	$257,400	$332,700	1st	301st of 302
Median gross rent	$504	$651	$946	$1,413	1st	230th of 243
Median age	24	36.1	38	38.9	1st	324th of 347
Average commuteStrength	9 min	15.8 min	17.8 min	26.4 min	1st	322nd of 330
Work from home	2.1%	11.2%	9.7%	15.1%	1st	316th of 347
Broadband accessWeakness	59.8%	82.4%	89.6%	91%	1st	332nd of 344
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$23,600	$47,730	$46,539	$49,666	1st	335th of 345
Self-employed workers	1.8%	16.2%	12.1%	10%	1st	331st 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

10%

Under 5

27%

5–17

14%

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

37.6%

65 and over

10.7%

Race and ethnicity

White7%
Black0.1%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.1%
Native American91%
Pacific Islander0.9%
Other0.1%
Multiracial0.3%

Diversity index

16.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 251
Average household size: 5.5
Family households: 74.9%
Married couples: 17.9%
Living alone: 23.9%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

39%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

57548

$35,750

Lyman Co.

$67,143

South Dakota

$75,081

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$12,263

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

49.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.519

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

57548

$33,900

Lyman Co.

$165,800

South Dakota

$257,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

57548

$504

Lyman Co.

$651

South Dakota

$946

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

13%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 324
Owner-occupied: 33.9%
Vacant: 22.5%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 27.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.7%
Home value to income: 0.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

70%

10–19

17%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

43.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

15%

Transportation and moving

14%

Legal and social services

11%

Education

10%

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

0.3%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Public administration

18%

Education

17%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Manufacturing

0.8%

Professional and technical services

0.8%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$23,600

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

60.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	57548	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$30,417	$74,888
Service	$19,931	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$27,188	$49,199
Production and transportation	$15,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

44%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 59.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 28.7%
No internet access: 31.1%
Without health insurance: 45.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Lower Brule
State: South Dakota
County: Lyman County
Center point: 44.1684° N, 99.5884° W
Land area: 95 sq mi
Water area: 32 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

West Brule (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 57548

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
57339	Fort Thompson, SD	6.8 mi	1,390	$46,136	$121,700
57346	Stephan, SD	8.6 mi	13	—	—
57536	Harrold, SD	20 mi	277	$53,125	$90,000
57540	Holabird, SD	20 mi	223	—	$258,300
57569	Reliance, SD	21 mi	497	$74,722	$124,200
57544	Kennebec, SD	23 mi	421	$78,750	$141,700
57341	Gann Valley, SD	24 mi	79	—	—
57371	Ree Heights, SD	26 mi	238	$74,196	—
57365	Oacoma, SD	26 mi	599	$76,000	$218,400
57325	Chamberlain, SD	27 mi	3,335	$80,139	$230,300
57326	Chamberlain, SD · PO box	28 mi	—	—	—
57345	Highmore, SD	29 mi	941	$75,735	$171,900

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Questions about 57548

What city is zip code 57548?

57548 is assigned to Lower Brule, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 57548 in?

57548 is in Lyman County, South Dakota.

What is the population of 57548?

About 1,442 people live in 57548, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 57548 in?

57548 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 57548?

The median household income in 57548 is $35,750.

What zip codes are near 57548?

The closest zip codes to 57548 are 57339, 57346, 57536, 57540, 57569.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 57548, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.