57263 ZIP Code — South Shore, SD

Codington County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57263 is located in South Shore, South Dakota, within Codington County. It covers approximately 108.40 square miles and serves a population of 477 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57263

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 $91,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($58,523) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 57263 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

477

population

108.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
South Shore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57251 Marvin (10.7 mi) 57266 Summit (11.6 mi) 57264 Stockholm (11.9 mi) 57235 Florence (12.9 mi) 57269 Twin Brooks (13.2 mi) 57201 Watertown (14.1 mi) 57273 Waubay (16.7 mi) 57272 Wallace (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	477
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	108.40 sq mi
Water area	1.44 sq mi
Latitude	45.1450
Longitude	-97.0494
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	48.1%	45.0%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	34.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

477

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$58,523

Median household income

$35,655

Per capita income

$91,400

Median home value

$664

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

199

Housing units

13.7%

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	158	33.1%
18 and over	319	66.9%
65 and over	92	19.3%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	449	92.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.4%
Other race	7	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.1%	45.0%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	34.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	17.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 26.5%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	26.5%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$58,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 37.4%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,400
Median rent / month	$664
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	19.6%
Single-family detached	72.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	7.6%
1960–1969	4.0%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	40.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.8%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	31.1%
4 bedrooms	20.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	12.2%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	38.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	28.7%
Propane / LP gas	53.0%
Fuel oil	8.3%
No fuel used	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	22	12.2%
Male householder, no spouse	46	25.4%
Female householder, no spouse	23	12.7%
Households with children under 18	60	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	41.4%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	20.5%
Married	48.4%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	7.6%
Divorced	17.0%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.2%
Kindergarten	6	4.2%
Elementary school	80	55.6%
High school	45	31.3%
College / grad school	7	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.4%

Retail trade 15.9%

Construction 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Manufacturing 11.6%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Professional & management 9.1%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Other services 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.1%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.4%
Carpool	24.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	27.9%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	10.2%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	71.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	11.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	47.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.3%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	448	93.9%
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)	477	100.0%
Born in same state	477	100.0%
Born in different state	346	72.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	117	24.5%
Arab	38	8%
Italian	24	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	22	4.6%
Dutch	16	3.4%
English	9	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57263

What city is ZIP code 57263 in?

ZIP code 57263 is primarily assigned to South Shore, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57263 in?

ZIP code 57263 falls within Codington County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57263 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 57263 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 57263 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 57263 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57263?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 57263 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 57263 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 57263 in?

ZIP code 57263 observes the CST timezone.