57319 ZIP Code — Bridgewater, SD

Mccook County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57319 is located in Bridgewater, South Dakota, within Mccook County. It covers approximately 146.71 square miles and serves a population of 936 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57319

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 $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,450) 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 agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

936

population

146.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57319 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57319

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57319. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bridgewater	Acceptable
Bridgewater	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57012 Canistota (9.2 mi) 57332 Emery (9.3 mi) 57374 Spencer (14.5 mi) 57311 Alexandria (15.1 mi) 57058 Salem (15.3 mi) 57043 Marion (15.8 mi) 57029 Freeman (15.9 mi) 57048 Montrose (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	936
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	146.71 sq mi
Water area	1.26 sq mi
Latitude	43.5574
Longitude	-97.4876
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	43.1%	34.4%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	42.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	16.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	10.2%	6.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

936

Population

People per sq mi

42.2

Median age

$63,450

Median household income

$36,859

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

360

Housing units

33.3%

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	315	33.7%
18 and over	621	66.3%
65 and over	180	19.2%
Median age	42.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 2.8%

Two or more races 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	881	90.5%
Hispanic or Latino	37	3.8%
Other race	27	2.8%
Two or more races	22	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	34.4%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	42.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	16.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	10.2%	6.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 12.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	12.2%
Median income	$63,450

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 26.2%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	13.5%
Single-family detached	94.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	36.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	18.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	54.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	23.8%
Propane / LP gas	64.0%
Fuel oil	7.4%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	48.7%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	107	30.3%
Female householder, no spouse	52	14.7%
Households with children under 18	88	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	28.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.4%	17.6%
Married	51.0%	60.7%
Separated	1.7%	1.6%
Widowed	9.1%	8.2%
Divorced	14.9%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 36.2%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.8%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	9.7%
Kindergarten	9	3.2%
Elementary school	186	67.1%
High school	45	16.2%
College / grad school	10	3.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.6%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Other services 8.5%

Retail trade 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Construction 5.8%

Professional & management 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Manufacturing 3.1%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.9%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	13.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.0%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	21.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 8.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.6%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	17.4%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.4%
Depression	14.6%
Fair or poor health	11.3%
Poor mental health	9.4%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	12.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	9.8%
65 and over	33.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	863	92.2%
Spanish	28	3.2%
Other Indo-European	28	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	909	97.1%
Born in same state	909	97.1%
Born in different state	744	79.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	27	2.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	11.2%
French	52	5.6%
Polish	42	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	32	3.4%
English	24	2.6%
Dutch	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57319

What city is ZIP code 57319 in?

ZIP code 57319 is primarily assigned to Bridgewater, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57319 in?

ZIP code 57319 falls within Mccook County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57319 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 57319 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 57319 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 57319 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57319?

The median home value in ZIP code 57319 is $112,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 57319?

ZIP code 57319 has an estimated population of 936 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57319 in?

ZIP code 57319 observes the CST timezone.