Brown County, SD ZIP Codes
South Dakota (SD) · 15 ZIP codes · 14 cities
15
ZIP codes
38,101
population (2021)
+4.3%
pop change since 2010
46013
FIPS code
Brown County ZIP code map
About Brown County
Brown County is located in South Dakota and contains 15 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 38,101 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.3% from 36,531 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Brown County is 46013.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 38,101 |
| 2010 population | 36,531 |
| Change | +4.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| FIPS code | 46013 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Brown County
Aberdeen
Barnard
Bath
Claremont
Columbia
Ferney
Frederick
Groton
Hecla
Houghton
Mansfield
Stratford
Warner
Westport
ZIP codes for Brown County, SD (15)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57401 | Aberdeen | Brown | View map |
| 57402 | Aberdeen | Brown | View map |
| 57426 | Barnard | Brown | View map |
| 57427 | Bath | Brown | View map |
| 57432 | Claremont | Brown | View map |
| 57433 | Columbia | Brown | View map |
| 57439 | Ferney | Brown | View map |
| 57441 | Frederick | Brown | View map |
| 57445 | Groton | Brown | View map |
| 57446 | Hecla | Brown | View map |
| 57449 | Houghton | Brown | View map |
| 57460 | Mansfield | Brown | View map |
| 57474 | Stratford | Brown | View map |
| 57479 | Warner | Brown | View map |
| 57481 | Westport | Brown | View map |
Demographics & statistics
38,256
Population
37.1
Median age
$69,153
Median household income
$38,148
Per capita income
$177,458
Median home value
$349
Median monthly rent
86.2%
Home ownership
3.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
12,432
Housing units
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,222
Under 5
1,094
1,266
5–9
1,133
1,422
10–14
1,272
1,305
15–19
1,169
1,590
20–24
1,424
2,594
25–34
2,322
2,380
35–44
2,131
2,245
45–54
2,009
1,232
55–59
1,103
1,401
60–64
1,254
1,992
65–74
1,784
1,003
75–84
898
533
85+
478
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,864 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 29,392 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,688 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 37.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.2%
Asian
3.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Black or African American
2.4%
Other race
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,035 | 84.2% |
| Asian | 1,344 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,312 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,237 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 965 | 2.5% |
| Black or African American | 937 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 378 | 1% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.6%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
7.6%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $69,153 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.4%
$50k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k–$300k
18.0%
$300k–$500k
16.9%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,458 |
| Median rent / month | $349 |
| Owner occupied | 86.2% |
| Renter occupied | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 14.6% |
| Single-family detached | 85.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 31.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 13.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 45.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.8% |
| Electricity | 43.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 35.8% |
| Fuel oil | 2.8% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,277 | 62.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,252 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,444 | 19.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,031 | 14.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,205 | 30.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,587 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.3% | 20.5% |
| Married | 60.9% | 65.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
32.5%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
14.4%
Bachelor's degree
20.9%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 490 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 410 | 1.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,040 | 49.4% |
| High school | 1,947 | 32.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,077 | 12.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
22.7%
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Retail trade
9.0%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Construction
5.8%
Professional & management
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Wholesale trade
4.2%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.5% |
| Service | 10.7% |
| Sales & office | 16.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.1% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.3% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 18.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.0% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.9% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
3.9%
Under 18 years
4.2%
18 and over
3.9%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
18.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 33.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.4% |
| Poor mental health | 10.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 69.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,655 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 and over | 25.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.8% |
| Public insurance | 24.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 35,940 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1,232 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 471 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 394 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,206 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 35,546 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 26,895 | 77.8% |
| Foreign born | 660 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,050 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 577 | 12.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4,824 | 12.6% |
| French | 2,677 | 7% |
| Italian | 2,616 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 1,804 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 638 | 1.7% |
| Dutch | 265 | 0.7% |
| German | 111 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 76 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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