57322 ZIP Code — Carpenter, SD

Clark County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57322 is located in Carpenter, South Dakota, within Clark County. It covers approximately 168.26 square miles and serves a population of 315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57322

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 57322 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

315
population
168.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57322 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57322

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57322. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Carpenter Acceptable
Carpenter Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57278 Willow Lake (12.9 mi) 57436 Doland (15.3 mi) 57350 Huron (18.2 mi) 57353 Iroquois (18.4 mi) 57348 Hitchcock (18.5 mi) 57258 Raymond (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 315
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 025
Geography
Land area 168.26 sq mi
Water area 0.17 sq mi
Latitude 44.6086
Longitude -97.9964
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 605
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 50.3% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 19.8% 31.8% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 14.4% 20.1%
Over $200k 8.4% 3.5% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

315
Population
2
People per sq mi
46.8
Median age
$55,000
Median household income
$41,291
Per capita income
$125,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.5%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
102
Housing units
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
2
35
5–9
25
8
10–14
6
12
15–19
9
2
20–24
1
10
25–34
7
14
35–44
9
37
45–54
26
18
55–59
13
8
60–64
6
12
65–74
9
18
75–84
12
7
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 189128.9%
18 and over22471.1%
65 and over6320.0%
Median age46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Other race 1.6%
Two or more races 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White30595.3%
Hispanic or Latino51.6%
Other race51.6%
Two or more races41.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 56.5% 50.3% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 19.8% 31.8% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 15.3% 14.4% 20.1%
Over $200k 8.4% 3.5% 4.4%
Under $10k 12.5%
$10k–$15k 4.8%
$15k–$25k 12.5%
$25k–$35k 6.7%
$35k–$50k 12.5%
$50k–$75k 5.8%
$75k–$100k 10.6%
$100k–$150k 17.3%
$200k+ 17.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k12.5%
$10k–$15k4.8%
$15k–$25k12.5%
$25k–$35k6.7%
$35k–$50k12.5%
$50k–$75k5.8%
$75k–$100k10.6%
$100k–$150k17.3%
$200k+17.3%
Median income$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.3%
$50k–$100k 8.7%
$100k–$150k 14.1%
$150k–$200k 18.5%
$200k–$300k 1.1%
$300k–$500k 6.5%
$500k–$1M 21.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$125,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied88.5%
Renter occupied11.5%
Vacant8.8%
Single-family detached93.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes7.0%
Median rooms7.5
Avg household size (owned)2.79

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.1%
2000–20093.5%
1990–199912.3%
1980–198911.4%
1970–197917.5%
1960–19697.0%
1950–195912.3%
1940–19494.4%
1939 or earlier25.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.1%
2 bedrooms14.9%
3 bedrooms41.2%
4 bedrooms14.0%
5+ bedrooms23.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.7%
1 vehicle19.2%
2 vehicles15.4%
3 or more58.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.7%
Electricity32.7%
Propane / LP gas58.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7774.0%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse2322.1%
Female householder, no spouse43.8%
Households with children under 182221.2%
Households with seniors (65+)3634.6%
Average household size2.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.6%11.9%
Married56.0%79.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%4.0%
Divorced10.4%5.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%
Some HS, no diploma 7.1%
HS graduate 40.3%
Some college, no degree 18.5%
Associate's degree 8.5%
Bachelor's degree 14.7%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.3%
Bachelor's or higher19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4446.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3739.4%
High school44.3%
College / grad school99.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 54.3%
Manufacturing 15.2%
Transportation & utilities 9.4%
Education & healthcare 5.1%
Finance & real estate 4.3%
Wholesale trade 3.6%
Retail trade 2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%
Other services 1.4%
Public administration 1.4%
Construction 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts53.6%
Service3.6%
Sales & office10.1%
Natural resources & construction12.3%
Production & transportation20.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector60.9%
Government5.8%
Self-employed33.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone57.2%
Carpool2.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk3.6%
Work from home36.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.9

Poverty

All people 13.4%
Under 18 years 7.7%
18 and over 14.7%
Married-couple families 11.7%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.5%
Retirement income13.5%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.7%
High blood pressure30.5%
High cholesterol31.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Heart disease6.8%
Stroke3.0%
Asthma8.9%
Arthritis23.2%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease6.2%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.4%
Binge drinking20.4%
No physical activity22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.1%
Depression16.0%
Fair or poor health11.6%
Poor mental health11.0%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.7%
Visited dentist66.6%
Cholesterol screening87.6%
Teeth loss14.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans20.9%
Disability%
Any disability11.4%
Under 1811.0%
18–64 years6.2%
65 and over25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.9%
Public insurance21.6%
No insurance8.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only30998.1%
Spanish5116.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander5116.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)29493.3%
Born in same state29493.3%
Born in different state24377.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen216.7%
Not a US citizen1781.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab206.3%
Polish175.4%
Italian144.4%
AncestryCount%
Dutch134.1%
French103.2%
English82.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.0%
Internet access89.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57322

What city is ZIP code 57322 in?

ZIP code 57322 is primarily assigned to Carpenter, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57322 in?

ZIP code 57322 falls within Beadle County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57322 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 57322 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57322 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 57322 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57322?

The median home value in ZIP code 57322 is $125,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 57322?

ZIP code 57322 has an estimated population of 315 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57322 in?

ZIP code 57322 observes the CST timezone.

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