57559 ZIP Code — Murdo, SD

Jones County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57559 is located in Murdo, South Dakota, within Jones County. It covers approximately 434.50 square miles and serves a population of 752 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57559

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $61,750. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57559 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

752

population

434.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Murdo	Acceptable
Murdo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57531 Draper (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	752
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	434.50 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	43.9380
Longitude	-100.7065
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	57.7%	56.8%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	31.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	10.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

752

Population

People per sq mi

33.7

Median age

$61,750

Median household income

$30,147

Per capita income

$114,400

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

18.6%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

318

Housing units

27.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	230	30.6%
18 and over	522	69.4%
65 and over	150	19.9%
Median age	33.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 25.3%

Black or African American 1.9%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	533	70.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	191	25.3%
Black or African American	14	1.9%
Two or more races	12	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.3%
Other race	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.7%	56.8%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	29.8%	31.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	10.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 18.9%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	18.9%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$61,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%

$50k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,400
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	14.9%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	32.6%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	44.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	51.5%
Propane / LP gas	44.1%
Fuel oil	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	65	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	71	23.9%
Households with children under 18	98	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	37.0%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.0%	23.4%
Married	58.8%	50.3%
Separated	0.0%	5.3%
Widowed	4.0%	9.4%
Divorced	1.2%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 22.2%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	5.5%
Kindergarten	14	8.5%
Elementary school	75	45.7%
High school	51	31.1%
College / grad school	15	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.3%

Retail trade 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Education & healthcare 12.8%

Public administration 12.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Construction 9.0%

Professional & management 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	18.8%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.0%
Government	26.2%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 18.6%

Under 18 years 43.5%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.4%
Retirement income	13.5%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	14.4%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	9.8%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	68.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	20	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	10.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.2%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	14.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	659	87.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	752	100.0%
Born in same state	750	99.7%
Born in different state	561	74.6%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	120	16%
Polish	68	9%
French	39	5.2%
English	35	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	4.7%
German	8	1.1%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	93.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57559

What city is ZIP code 57559 in?

ZIP code 57559 is primarily assigned to Murdo, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57559 in?

ZIP code 57559 falls within Jones County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57559 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 57559 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57559?

19% of residents in ZIP code 57559 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57559 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 57559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57559?

The median home value in ZIP code 57559 is $114,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 57559 in?

ZIP code 57559 observes the CST timezone.