57479 ZIP Code — Warner, SD

Brown County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57479 is located in Warner, South Dakota, within Brown County. It covers approximately 48.11 square miles and serves a population of 599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57479

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($92,361) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

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 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

599

population

48.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57479 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57479

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57479. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Warner	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57460 Mansfield (11.1 mi) 57401 Aberdeen (11.1 mi) 57461 Mellette (11.5 mi) 57427 Bath (12.8 mi) 57445 Groton (17.1 mi) 57465 Northville (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	599
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	48.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	45.3215
Longitude	-98.4337
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	11.1%	39.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	34.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	43.6%	20.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

599

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$92,361

Median household income

$57,713

Per capita income

$217,900

Median home value

$910

Median monthly rent

91.3%

Home ownership

0.5%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

218

Housing units

34.6%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	27.5%
18 and over	434	72.5%
65 and over	77	12.9%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 1.8%

Two or more races 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	578	93.5%
Hispanic or Latino	19	3.1%
Other race	11	1.8%
Two or more races	8	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.1%	39.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	34.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	43.6%	20.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 0.9%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 11.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	0.9%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	11.3%
Median income	$92,361

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.9%

$50k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 38.4%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,900
Median rent / month	$910
Owner occupied	91.3%
Renter occupied	8.7%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	86.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	25.6%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	5.5%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	16.0%
3 bedrooms	19.3%
4 bedrooms	46.6%
5+ bedrooms	17.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.1%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	48.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.7%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	17.3%
Fuel oil	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	173	74.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	44	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	11	4.8%
Households with children under 18	94	40.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	24.2%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.1%	15.0%
Married	67.6%	80.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.2%	3.0%
Divorced	11.2%	1.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 21.2%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 15.3%

Bachelor's degree 28.6%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	34.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	2.6%
Kindergarten	8	5.1%
Elementary school	88	56.4%
High school	40	25.6%
College / grad school	16	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Retail trade 12.8%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.1%

Professional & management 6.8%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 5.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	11.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.7%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 0.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.2%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	8.0%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	22.5%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	22.1%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	9.5%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	7.8%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	69.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	17.5%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	560	93.5%
Spanish	2	0.4%
Other Indo-European	2	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	586	97.8%
Born in same state	586	97.8%
Born in different state	516	86.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.2%
Not a US citizen	2	15.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	57	9.5%
Italian	36	6%
French	24	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	20	3.3%
Dutch	15	2.5%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57479

What city is ZIP code 57479 in?

ZIP code 57479 is primarily assigned to Warner, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57479 in?

ZIP code 57479 falls within Brown County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57479 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 57479 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 57479?

ZIP code 57479 has an estimated population of 599 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57479?

The median household income in ZIP code 57479 is $92,361, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57479?

The median home value in ZIP code 57479 is $217,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 57479 in?

ZIP code 57479 observes the CST timezone.