57212 ZIP Code — Arlington, SD
Kingsbury County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57212 is located in Arlington, South Dakota, within Kingsbury County. It covers approximately 227.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,084 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.
About ZIP code 57212
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 $235,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $86,339. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,084
population
227.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57212 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57212
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Arlington | Acceptable |
| Arlington | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
57249 Lake Preston (10.9 mi)
57248 Lake Norden (12.7 mi)
57071 Volga (13.3 mi)
57220 Bruce (13.4 mi)
57051 Oldham (14.2 mi)
57006 Brookings (17 mi)
57050 Nunda (17.6 mi)
57054 Ramona (18.1 mi)
57234 Estelline (18.5 mi)
57007 Brookings (19.1 mi)
57231 De Smet (20 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,084 |
| Population density | 9 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 46 |
| County FIPS | 077 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 227.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 17.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.3839 |
| Longitude | -97.1585 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 605 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 37.0% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 37.7% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 21.3% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
2,084
Population
9
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$86,339
Median household income
$42,224
Per capita income
$235,500
Median home value
$821
Median monthly rent
81.6%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
2.1%
Unemployment
909
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
91
Under 5
93
77
5–9
79
81
10–14
82
53
15–19
55
46
20–24
47
94
25–34
96
112
35–44
114
122
45–54
124
55
55–59
56
91
60–64
94
118
65–74
120
32
75–84
33
59
85+
60
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 589 | 28.3% |
| 18 and over | 1,495 | 71.7% |
| 65 and over | 422 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.3%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,031 | 96.3% |
| Two or more races | 42 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.1% | 37.0% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 37.7% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.6% | 21.3% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
14.9%
$75k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 20.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $86,339 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
22.0%
$300k–$500k
30.9%
$500k–$1M
3.4%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,500 |
| Median rent / month | $821 |
| Owner occupied | 81.6% |
| Renter occupied | 18.4% |
| Vacant | 24.5% |
| Single-family detached | 88.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% |
| 3 or more | 44.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.0% |
| Electricity | 20.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 513 | 64.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 60 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 79 | 9.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 145 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 284 | 35.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 226 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Married | 68.4% | 66.5% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 3.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
1.4%
HS graduate
34.0%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
13.8%
Bachelor's degree
21.9%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 27 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 7.8% |
| Elementary school | 250 | 54.1% |
| High school | 109 | 23.6% |
| College / grad school | 40 | 8.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Agriculture & mining
11.8%
Construction
11.1%
Retail trade
11.0%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Professional & management
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Other services
4.8%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.6% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.5% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.1% |
| Government | 18.4% |
| Self-employed | 14.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
4.9%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
23.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 13.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 31.9% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.0% |
| Depression | 14.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 9.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 98 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.5% |
| 18–64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.0% |
| Public insurance | 24.2% |
| No insurance | 3.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,900 | 91.2% |
| Spanish | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,081 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 2,081 | 99.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,433 | 68.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 439 | 21.1% |
| Italian | 200 | 9.6% |
| Dutch | 137 | 6.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 87 | 4.2% |
| English | 82 | 3.9% |
| French | 81 | 3.9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.2% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57212
What city is ZIP code 57212 in?
ZIP code 57212 is primarily assigned to Arlington, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57212 in?
ZIP code 57212 falls within Kingsbury County, South Dakota.
Is ZIP code 57212 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 57212 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 57212?
ZIP code 57212 has an estimated population of 2,084 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 57212?
The median household income in ZIP code 57212 is $86,339, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57212?
The median home value in ZIP code 57212 is $235,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 57212 in?
ZIP code 57212 observes the CST timezone.