57577 ZIP Code — Wanblee, SD

Jackson County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57577 is located in Wanblee, South Dakota, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 218.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,175 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57577

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $24,006. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57577 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,175
population
218.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
57577 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57577

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57577. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Wanblee Acceptable
Wanblee Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57714 Allen (19.5 mi) 57543 Kadoka (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,175
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 071
Geography
Land area 218.67 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 43.5712
Longitude -101.8160
Timezone Mountain (MT)
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 85.6% 74.4% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 7.2% 21.6% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 7.2% 4.0% 20.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.0% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,175
Population
5
People per sq mi
23.8
Median age
$24,006
Median household income
$11,239
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$434
Median monthly rent
34.3%
Home ownership
39.0%
Poverty rate
14.9%
Unemployment
119
Housing units
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
47
56
5–9
76
60
10–14
83
74
15–19
102
24
20–24
32
53
25–34
73
77
35–44
104
37
45–54
50
28
55–59
38
31
60–64
42
14
65–74
18
9
75–84
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1850543.0%
18 and over67057.0%
65 and over534.5%
Median age23.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 93.6%
White 4.8%
Black or African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or more races 0.3%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native1,10093.6%
White564.8%
Black or African American80.7%
Asian80.7%
Two or more races30.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 85.6% 74.4% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 7.2% 21.6% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 7.2% 4.0% 20.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.0% 4.4%
Under $10k 18.9%
$10k–$15k 10.9%
$15k–$25k 27.9%
$25k–$35k 3.0%
$35k–$50k 13.9%
$50k–$75k 9.5%
$100k–$150k 15.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k18.9%
$10k–$15k10.9%
$15k–$25k27.9%
$25k–$35k3.0%
$35k–$50k13.9%
$50k–$75k9.5%
$100k–$150k15.9%
Median income$24,006

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.9%
$50k–$100k 47.8%
$100k–$150k 18.8%
$150k–$200k 13.0%
$200k–$300k 4.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$434
Owner occupied34.3%
Renter occupied65.7%
Vacant19.9%
Single-family detached84.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes10.0%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.80

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.2%
2000–20097.6%
1990–199929.1%
1980–198916.7%
1970–197924.7%
1960–19698.0%
1950–19592.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier6.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.8%
2 bedrooms27.5%
3 bedrooms45.4%
4 bedrooms15.1%
5+ bedrooms5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle17.4%
1 vehicle43.8%
2 vehicles19.4%
3 or more19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity19.4%
Propane / LP gas72.1%
Fuel oil6.5%
Wood2.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5426.9%
Cohabiting couple126.0%
Male householder, no spouse189.0%
Female householder, no spouse11758.2%
Households with children under 1813165.2%
Households with seniors (65+)4823.9%
Average household size5.76

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married70.1%58.1%
Married24.0%27.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.2%11.6%
Divorced4.8%2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%
Some HS, no diploma 10.4%
HS graduate 25.9%
Some college, no degree 17.9%
Associate's degree 16.6%
Bachelor's degree 13.7%
Graduate / professional 8.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher82.3%
Bachelor's or higher21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool112.2%
Kindergarten295.7%
Elementary school18436.0%
High school17133.5%
College / grad school11622.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 74.6%
Public administration 12.1%
Manufacturing 7.9%
Construction 2.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%
Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts66.4%
Service12.9%
Sales & office12.9%
Natural resources & construction0.0%
Production & transportation7.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector13.9%
Government83.9%
Self-employed2.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.4%
Carpool20.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home14.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)18.4

Poverty

All people 39.0%
Under 18 years 48.0%
18 and over 32.2%
Married-couple families 44.4%
Female-led households 40.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security20.4%
Retirement income39.3%
Supplemental Security7.0%
Cash public assistance15.9%
Food stamps / SNAP39.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.4%
High blood pressure35.0%
High cholesterol26.2%
Diabetes15.6%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke5.4%
Asthma14.2%
Arthritis23.0%
Kidney disease4.2%
Pulmonary disease10.1%
Cancer4.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking37.9%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.3%
Depression19.3%
Fair or poor health26.5%
Poor mental health18.8%
Poor physical health16.5%
No health insurance18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.4%
Visited dentist44.1%
Cholesterol screening79.0%
Teeth loss36.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans142.1%
Disability%
Any disability6.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.6%
65 and over50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance16.3%
Public insurance57.2%
No insurance28.3%
Uninsured under 1913.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,09393.0%
Spanish655.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages50.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,15998.6%
Born in same state1,15998.6%
Born in different state99184.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen161.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish131.1%
AncestryCount%
Italian121%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access17.1%
Internet access55.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57577

What city is ZIP code 57577 in?

ZIP code 57577 is primarily assigned to Wanblee, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57577 in?

ZIP code 57577 falls within Jackson County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57577 family-oriented?

43% of residents in ZIP code 57577 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57577?

39% of residents in ZIP code 57577 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 57577 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 57577 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57577?

The median household income in ZIP code 57577 is $24,006, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57577 in?

ZIP code 57577 observes the MST timezone.

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