57522 ZIP Code — Blunt, SD

Hughes County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57522 is located in Blunt, South Dakota, within Hughes County. It covers approximately 173.00 square miles and serves a population of 496 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57522

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 $166,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $74,063. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

496

population

173.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57522 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Blunt	Acceptable
Blunt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57536 Harrold (7 mi) 57564 Onida (18.4 mi) 57501 Pierre (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	496
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	173.00 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	44.4870
Longitude	-99.8864
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	37.3%	36.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	35.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	25.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

496

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$74,063

Median household income

$42,148

Per capita income

$166,700

Median home value

$786

Median monthly rent

57.7%

Home ownership

3.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

165

Housing units

34.7%

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	60	12.1%
18 and over	436	87.9%
65 and over	96	19.4%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.8%

Black or African American 14.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	408	79.8%
Black or African American	72	14.1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	2.9%
Two or more races	15	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	36.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	48.4%	35.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	25.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	3.2%	4.4%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$74,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,700
Median rent / month	$786
Owner occupied	57.7%
Renter occupied	42.3%
Vacant	16.0%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	7.0%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	18.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	19.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	51.6%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.9%
Electricity	40.0%
Propane / LP gas	45.1%
Fuel oil	7.0%
No fuel used	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	13	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	52	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	17	7.9%
Households with children under 18	21	9.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	33.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.8%	7.8%
Married	54.9%	82.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.1%	1.8%
Divorced	5.1%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 38.5%

Some college, no degree 13.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 25.5%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	21.3%
Elementary school	23	48.9%
High school	7	14.9%
College / grad school	7	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 44.8%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Retail trade 9.3%

Professional & management 7.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Construction 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Other services 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.1%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.9%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	25.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.5%
Carpool	46.2%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 3.6%

Under 18 years 20.0%

18 and over 1.4%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	31.6%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.0%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	14.5%
Fair or poor health	10.2%
Poor mental health	9.5%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	72.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	39.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	25.2%
Uninsured under 19	20.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	476	96.0%
Spanish	72	15.1%
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)	424	85.5%
Born in same state	412	83.1%
Born in different state	296	59.7%
Foreign born	12	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	72	14.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	11.1%
Polish	53	10.7%
French	37	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	1.6%
English	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57522

What city is ZIP code 57522 in?

ZIP code 57522 is primarily assigned to Blunt, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57522 in?

ZIP code 57522 falls within Hughes County, South Dakota.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57522?

The median home value in ZIP code 57522 is $166,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 57522?

ZIP code 57522 has an estimated population of 496 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57522?

The median household income in ZIP code 57522 is $74,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57522 in?

ZIP code 57522 observes the CST timezone.