57022 ZIP Code — Dell Rapids, SD

Minnehaha County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57022 is located in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, within Minnehaha County. It covers approximately 141.41 square miles and serves a population of 5,544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57022

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 $273,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,048. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57022 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,544
population
141.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57022 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57022

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City Status
Dell Rapids Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57003 Baltic (5.7 mi) 57065 Trent (7.8 mi) 57030 Garretson (9.4 mi) 57020 Crooks (10.5 mi) 57055 Renner (10.5 mi) 57018 Colton (12.6 mi) 57016 Chester (14.7 mi) 57104 Sioux Falls (15.4 mi) 57017 Colman (15.4 mi) 57107 Sioux Falls (15.8 mi) 57075 Wentworth (17.5 mi) 57033 Hartford (17.7 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 5,544
Population density 39 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 141.41 sq mi
Water area 0.73 sq mi
Latitude 43.8193
Longitude -96.7312
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 26.2% 38.0% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 40.0% 35.0% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 30.8% 22.8% 20.1%
Over $200k 3.1% 4.2% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,544
Population
39
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$87,048
Median household income
$38,262
Per capita income
$273,300
Median home value
$918
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
1,748
Housing units
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
157
Under 5
160
245
5–9
249
245
10–14
249
188
15–19
190
68
20–24
68
340
25–34
345
372
35–44
378
338
45–54
342
219
55–59
222
125
60–64
126
266
65–74
269
141
75–84
142
50
85+
50
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 181,58128.5%
18 and over3,96371.5%
65 and over91816.6%
Median age38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.6%
Two or more races 2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White5,37595.6%
Two or more races1122%
Hispanic or Latino801.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native370.7%
Other race200.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.2% 38.0% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 40.0% 35.0% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 30.8% 22.8% 20.1%
Over $200k 3.1% 4.2% 4.4%
Under $10k 2.7%
$10k–$15k 1.0%
$15k–$25k 6.3%
$25k–$35k 3.4%
$35k–$50k 9.4%
$50k–$75k 18.3%
$75k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 24.4%
$150k–$200k 10.9%
$200k+ 10.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.7%
$10k–$15k1.0%
$15k–$25k6.3%
$25k–$35k3.4%
$35k–$50k9.4%
$50k–$75k18.3%
$75k–$100k13.4%
$100k–$150k24.4%
$150k–$200k10.9%
$200k+10.2%
Median income$87,048

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%
$50k–$100k 3.1%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 15.6%
$200k–$300k 27.8%
$300k–$500k 30.4%
$500k–$1M 14.4%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$273,300
Median rent / month$918
Owner occupied81.5%
Renter occupied18.5%
Vacant3.1%
Single-family detached80.8%
Large apartment buildings3.5%
Mobile homes2.6%
Median rooms7.8
Avg household size (owned)2.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201915.2%
2000–200913.6%
1990–199916.9%
1980–19895.7%
1970–19799.9%
1960–19699.5%
1950–19595.6%
1940–19494.8%
1939 or earlier18.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.0%
1 bedroom3.4%
2 bedrooms17.3%
3 bedrooms32.5%
4 bedrooms27.2%
5+ bedrooms17.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.7%
1 vehicle16.3%
2 vehicles40.2%
3 or more40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas58.4%
Electricity20.4%
Propane / LP gas15.4%
Wood1.1%
No fuel used1.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,40067.8%
Cohabiting couple482.3%
Male householder, no spouse24511.9%
Female householder, no spouse37218.0%
Households with children under 1874936.3%
Households with seniors (65+)61629.8%
Average household size2.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married20.3%20.2%
Married68.8%63.8%
Separated0.0%0.4%
Widowed0.9%8.0%
Divorced9.9%7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 2.9%
HS graduate 27.7%
Some college, no degree 15.7%
Associate's degree 17.8%
Bachelor's degree 23.4%
Graduate / professional 11.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher95.8%
Bachelor's or higher34.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool895.9%
Kindergarten644.3%
Elementary school82755.2%
High school35423.6%
College / grad school16310.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%
Retail trade 10.9%
Finance & real estate 8.7%
Manufacturing 8.5%
Agriculture & mining 7.5%
Construction 7.1%
Transportation & utilities 6.3%
Professional & management 6.1%
Public administration 4.2%
Other services 3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%
Information 2.0%
Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.3%
Service13.8%
Sales & office18.2%
Natural resources & construction11.1%
Production & transportation12.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.2%
Government15.9%
Self-employed13.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.1%
Carpool5.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.6%
Work from home7.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.5

Poverty

All people 7.0%
Under 18 years 9.7%
18 and over 6.0%
Married-couple families 4.6%
Female-led households 17.6%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.6%
Retirement income22.1%
Supplemental Security3.6%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP6.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.6%
High blood pressure27.9%
High cholesterol28.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Heart disease5.7%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis21.1%
Kidney disease2.4%
Pulmonary disease4.7%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking15.0%
Binge drinking20.1%
No physical activity18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep26.0%
Depression16.0%
Fair or poor health8.9%
Poor mental health9.9%
Poor physical health7.1%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.4%
Visited dentist74.6%
Cholesterol screening89.0%
Teeth loss10.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans41710.5%
Disability%
Any disability9.4%
Under 183.3%
18–64 years6.5%
65 and over31.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance81.6%
Public insurance28.4%
No insurance5.5%
Uninsured under 192.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only5,22794.3%
Spanish50.1%
Other Indo-European50.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)5,49199.0%
Born in same state5,47398.7%
Born in different state4,29077.4%
Foreign born180.3%
Naturalized citizen531.0%
Not a US citizen2852.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish1,28223.1%
Italian4558.2%
French4267.7%
AncestryCount%
English4247.6%
Arab4127.4%
Dutch731.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.2%
Internet access94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57022

What city is ZIP code 57022 in?

ZIP code 57022 is primarily assigned to Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57022 in?

ZIP code 57022 falls within Minnehaha County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57022 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 57022 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57022 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 57022 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 57022?

ZIP code 57022 has an estimated population of 5,544 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57022?

The median household income in ZIP code 57022 is $87,048, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57022 in?

ZIP code 57022 observes the CST timezone.

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