57002 ZIP Code — Aurora, SD
Brookings County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57002 is located in Aurora, South Dakota, within Brookings County. It covers approximately 63.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,647 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.
About ZIP code 57002
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $213,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $86,212.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,647
population
63.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57002 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57002
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Aurora | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
57007 Brookings (5.7 mi)
57026 Elkton (6.7 mi)
57006 Brookings (8 mi)
57276 White (8.6 mi)
57071 Volga (13.9 mi)
57220 Bruce (16 mi)
57028 Flandreau (16.2 mi)
56149 Lake Benton (17.2 mi)
57268 Toronto (19.2 mi)
57050 Nunda (19.4 mi)
57213 Astoria (19.5 mi)
56136 Hendricks (20 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,647 |
| Population density | 26 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 46 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 63.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.2966 |
| Longitude | -96.6730 |
| 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 | 33.3% | 42.0% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.8% | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.0% | 20.4% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 2.6% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
1,647
Population
26
People per sq mi
29.9
Median age
$86,212
Median household income
$44,786
Per capita income
$213,400
Median home value
$881
Median monthly rent
76.2%
Home ownership
1.5%
Poverty rate
0.3%
Unemployment
563
Housing units
39.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
83
Under 5
84
80
5–9
81
44
10–14
45
16
15–19
16
68
20–24
68
209
25–34
211
100
35–44
101
67
45–54
68
42
55–59
43
33
60–64
34
68
65–74
68
4
75–84
5
4
85+
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 432 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 1,215 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 154 | 9.4% |
| Median age | 29.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.5%
Two or more races
9.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,454 | 86.5% |
| Two or more races | 167 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 2% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 42.0% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 47.8% | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.0% | 20.4% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 2.6% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
0.6%
$15k–$25k
2.7%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
20.7%
$100k–$150k
31.7%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 31.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $86,212 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
6.6%
$150k–$200k
27.6%
$200k–$300k
38.2%
$300k–$500k
13.4%
$500k–$1M
4.2%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,400 |
| Median rent / month | $881 |
| Owner occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter occupied | 23.8% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 78.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 37.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 48.3% |
| Electricity | 37.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.4% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 410 | 59.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 21 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 156 | 22.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 107 | 15.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 258 | 37.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 112 | 16.1% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 14.1% |
| Married | 65.3% | 71.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.7%
HS graduate
21.6%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
17.9%
Bachelor's degree
34.1%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 68 | 13.5% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 10.9% |
| Elementary school | 167 | 33.1% |
| High school | 24 | 4.8% |
| College / grad school | 191 | 37.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
30.2%
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Professional & management
10.5%
Other services
8.6%
Construction
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Retail trade
3.0%
Information
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Public administration
0.9%
Transportation & utilities
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.1% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 13.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.9% |
| Production & transportation | 16.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.9% |
| Government | 14.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.4% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.0 |
Poverty
All people
1.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
2.1%
Married-couple families
0.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 16.4% |
| Retirement income | 11.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 26.0% |
| High cholesterol | 26.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.5% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 10.6% |
| Poor physical health | 7.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 74.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 121 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.1% |
| 65 and over | 11.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.1% |
| Public insurance | 14.0% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,480 | 89.9% |
| Spanish | 14 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,600 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 1,528 | 92.8% |
| Born in different state | 973 | 59.1% |
| Foreign born | 72 | 4.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 47 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 14 | 29.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 375 | 22.8% |
| Italian | 161 | 9.8% |
| French | 114 | 6.9% |
| English | 75 | 4.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 48 | 2.9% |
| Dutch | 42 | 2.6% |
| German | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 99.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57002
What city is ZIP code 57002 in?
ZIP code 57002 is primarily assigned to Aurora, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57002 in?
ZIP code 57002 falls within Brookings County, South Dakota.
Does ZIP code 57002 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 57002 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 57002?
ZIP code 57002 has an estimated population of 1,647 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57002?
The median home value in ZIP code 57002 is $213,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 57002?
The median household income in ZIP code 57002 is $86,212, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 57002 in?
ZIP code 57002 observes the CST timezone.