57006 ZIP Code — Brookings, SD
Brookings County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57006 is located in Brookings, South Dakota, within Brookings County. It covers approximately 151.81 square miles and serves a population of 23,402 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.
About ZIP code 57006
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $60,572.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
23,402
population
151.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57006 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57006
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Brookings | Acceptable |
| Brookings | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
57007 Brookings (2.6 mi)
57002 Aurora (8 mi)
57220 Bruce (8.7 mi)
57071 Volga (8.9 mi)
57276 White (11.2 mi)
57026 Elkton (14.7 mi)
57268 Toronto (16.3 mi)
57050 Nunda (16.5 mi)
57212 Arlington (17 mi)
57234 Estelline (17.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,402 |
| Population density | 154 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 46 |
| County FIPS | 011 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 151.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.3479 |
| Longitude | -96.8174 |
| 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 | 44.3% | 42.0% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 20.4% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 2.6% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
23,402
Population
154
People per sq mi
28.1
Median age
$60,572
Median household income
$33,012
Per capita income
$228,500
Median home value
$859
Median monthly rent
51.9%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
5,994
Housing units
48.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
613
Under 5
571
810
5–9
754
617
10–14
574
828
15–19
771
2,601
20–24
2,422
1,526
25–34
1,421
1,470
35–44
1,368
993
45–54
924
590
55–59
549
507
60–64
473
862
65–74
802
534
75–84
497
168
85+
157
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,798 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 18,604 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,020 | 12.9% |
| Median age | 28.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85.9%
Asian
4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Black or African American
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,600 | 85.9% |
| Asian | 963 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 798 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 579 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 355 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 353 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 333 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.3% | 42.0% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 20.4% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 2.5% | 2.6% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
6.3%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
22.8%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $60,572 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
5.2%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k–$300k
34.9%
$300k–$500k
22.6%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,500 |
| Median rent / month | $859 |
| Owner occupied | 51.9% |
| Renter occupied | 48.1% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
| Single-family detached | 49.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.1% |
| Electricity | 43.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,819 | 39.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 829 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,609 | 27.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,411 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,311 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,165 | 22.4% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.1% | 45.0% |
| Married | 38.6% | 42.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
20.1%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
30.7%
Graduate / professional
17.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 371 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 255 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,125 | 25.3% |
| High school | 882 | 10.5% |
| College / grad school | 4,754 | 56.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.3%
Manufacturing
20.4%
Retail trade
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Professional & management
8.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Construction
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Public administration
2.4%
Other services
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.1% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.2% |
| Production & transportation | 15.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.7% |
| Government | 24.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.6% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.9 |
Poverty
All people
15.1%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
17.4%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
15.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.7% |
| High blood pressure | 19.2% |
| High cholesterol | 20.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 1.8% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 13.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 4.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.6% |
| Binge drinking | 22.9% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 24.5% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.5% |
| Poor physical health | 6.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 73.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 932 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 21.8% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,218 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 491 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 225 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 111 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,898 | 93.6% |
| Born in same state | 21,460 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 12,520 | 53.5% |
| Foreign born | 438 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,504 | 6.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 572 | 38.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3,183 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 2,223 | 9.5% |
| French | 2,041 | 8.7% |
| English | 1,169 | 5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 583 | 2.5% |
| Arab | 435 | 1.9% |
| German | 147 | 0.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 94.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57006
What city is ZIP code 57006 in?
ZIP code 57006 is primarily assigned to Brookings, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57006 in?
ZIP code 57006 falls within Brookings County, South Dakota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57006?
15% of residents in ZIP code 57006 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 57006?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 57006?
ZIP code 57006 has an estimated population of 23,402 residents, with a density of 154 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 57006?
The median household income in ZIP code 57006 is $60,572, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 57006 in?
ZIP code 57006 observes the CST timezone.