57217 ZIP Code — Bradley, SD

Clark County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57217 is located in Bradley, South Dakota, within Clark County. It covers approximately 81.87 square miles and serves a population of 237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57217

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 $122,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,023. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 61% 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 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 35% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 57217 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

237

population

81.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57217 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57217

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bradley	Acceptable
Bradley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57272 Wallace (9.1 mi) 57236 Garden City (9.5 mi) 57225 Clark (12.4 mi) 57243 Henry (15.2 mi) 57219 Bristol (16.1 mi) 57235 Florence (16.6 mi) 57274 Webster (18.4 mi) 57258 Raymond (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	237
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	81.87 sq mi
Water area	1.84 sq mi
Latitude	45.0653
Longitude	-97.6165
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	62.1%	50.3%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	31.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	14.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

237

Population

People per sq mi

62.8

Median age

$56,023

Median household income

$29,708

Per capita income

$122,500

Median home value

$580

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	36	15.2%
18 and over	201	84.8%
65 and over	108	45.6%
Median age	62.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	231	95.1%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.5%
Two or more races	6	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	50.3%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	31.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	14.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.5%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 20.2%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 33.6%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	20.2%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	33.6%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
Median income	$56,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 16.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,500
Median rent / month	$580
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	90.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	9.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	67.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	5.9%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	52.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	72.3%
Fuel oil	7.6%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	11	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	33	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	23	19.3%
Households with children under 18	14	11.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	60.5%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.9%	7.3%
Married	56.2%	51.0%
Separated	0.0%	9.4%
Widowed	0.0%	17.7%
Divorced	21.9%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	13.8%
Elementary school	19	65.5%
High school	6	20.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.4%

Construction 17.4%

Other services 15.2%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Education & healthcare 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Retail trade 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.8%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	40.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.3%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	34.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.3%
Retirement income	58.8%
Supplemental Security	0.8%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	15.2%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.1%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.4%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	230	97.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	237	100.0%
Born in same state	237	100.0%
Born in different state	204	86.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	72	30.4%
Polish	59	24.9%
English	15	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	4.6%
Arab	6	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.2%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57217

What city is ZIP code 57217 in?

ZIP code 57217 is primarily assigned to Bradley, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57217 in?

ZIP code 57217 falls within Clark County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57217 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 57217 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 57217 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 57217 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57217?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57217?

The median home value in ZIP code 57217 is $122,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 57217 in?

ZIP code 57217 observes the CST timezone.