57220 ZIP Code — Bruce, SD

Brookings County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57220 is located in Bruce, South Dakota, within Brookings County. It covers approximately 109.31 square miles and serves a population of 878 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57220

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 $163,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,188. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 41% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57220 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

878
population
109.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57220

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Bruce Acceptable
Bruce Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57006 Brookings (8.7 mi) 57234 Estelline (9.5 mi) 57007 Brookings (11.3 mi) 57268 Toronto (12.4 mi) 57212 Arlington (13.4 mi) 57071 Volga (13.7 mi) 57276 White (15 mi) 57002 Aurora (16 mi) 57248 Lake Norden (16.2 mi) 57223 Castlewood (18.7 mi) 57218 Brandt (19.1 mi) 57213 Astoria (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 878
Population density 8 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 011
Geography
Land area 109.31 sq mi
Water area 3.54 sq mi
Latitude 44.4566
Longitude -96.9070
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 26.2% 42.0% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 35.0% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 37.0% 20.4% 20.1%
Over $200k 5.6% 2.6% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

878
Population
8
People per sq mi
43.5
Median age
$87,188
Median household income
$42,439
Per capita income
$163,600
Median home value
$675
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
3.1%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
422
Housing units
30.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
32
Under 5
30
49
5–9
45
15
10–14
14
13
15–19
11
15
20–24
13
68
25–34
63
42
35–44
38
71
45–54
65
15
55–59
14
21
60–64
19
68
65–74
63
31
75–84
29
18
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1820823.7%
18 and over67076.3%
65 and over22525.6%
Median age43.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Other race 1.8%
Two or more races 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White85695.3%
Hispanic or Latino202.2%
Other race161.8%
Two or more races50.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 26.2% 42.0% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 31.1% 35.0% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 37.0% 20.4% 20.1%
Over $200k 5.6% 2.6% 4.4%
Under $10k 2.5%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 4.9%
$25k–$35k 10.1%
$35k–$50k 13.4%
$50k–$75k 4.4%
$75k–$100k 22.1%
$100k–$150k 19.7%
$150k–$200k 12.0%
$200k+ 7.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.5%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k4.9%
$25k–$35k10.1%
$35k–$50k13.4%
$50k–$75k4.4%
$75k–$100k22.1%
$100k–$150k19.7%
$150k–$200k12.0%
$200k+7.4%
Median income$87,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%
$50k–$100k 13.9%
$100k–$150k 23.6%
$150k–$200k 11.7%
$200k–$300k 22.7%
$300k–$500k 15.5%
$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$163,600
Median rent / month$675
Owner occupied84.4%
Renter occupied15.6%
Vacant23.6%
Single-family detached90.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.3%
Median rooms6.9
Avg household size (owned)2.59

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.7%
2010–20192.5%
2000–200914.4%
1990–19990.2%
1980–198926.5%
1970–19798.8%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19596.9%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier32.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom7.7%
2 bedrooms11.1%
3 bedrooms43.8%
4 bedrooms29.2%
5+ bedrooms8.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle18.3%
2 vehicles30.3%
3 or more49.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.6%
Electricity15.6%
Propane / LP gas78.4%
Fuel oil2.7%
Wood1.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family22962.6%
Cohabiting couple143.8%
Male householder, no spouse4813.1%
Female householder, no spouse7520.5%
Households with children under 188523.2%
Households with seniors (65+)17247.0%
Average household size2.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married21.2%7.1%
Married71.8%63.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.6%27.2%
Divorced4.4%2.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 2.7%
HS graduate 31.5%
Some college, no degree 18.3%
Associate's degree 15.9%
Bachelor's degree 20.3%
Graduate / professional 10.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.6%
Bachelor's or higher30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool10.6%
Kindergarten3924.5%
Elementary school7547.2%
High school3018.9%
College / grad school148.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.9%
Education & healthcare 19.8%
Manufacturing 17.2%
Professional & management 12.2%
Other services 9.7%
Retail trade 5.3%
Construction 2.8%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 1.8%
Information 0.7%
Public administration 0.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts54.3%
Service4.8%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources & construction6.9%
Production & transportation16.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector71.3%
Government17.9%
Self-employed10.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.4%
Carpool9.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.2%
Work from home3.7%
Other means1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)24.2

Poverty

All people 3.1%
Under 18 years 1.0%
18 and over 3.7%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.0%
Retirement income24.9%
Supplemental Security3.8%
Cash public assistance0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP2.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.4%
High blood pressure27.3%
High cholesterol27.8%
Diabetes7.9%
Heart disease5.5%
Stroke2.5%
Asthma8.3%
Arthritis21.0%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease4.7%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking13.1%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep24.7%
Depression15.0%
Fair or poor health8.8%
Poor mental health9.5%
Poor physical health7.2%
No health insurance9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.4%
Visited dentist78.0%
Cholesterol screening90.8%
Teeth loss9.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans142.1%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years10.6%
65 and over33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.1%
Public insurance31.1%
No insurance4.3%
Uninsured under 196.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only81692.9%
Spanish121.5%
Other Indo-European121.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)85497.3%
Born in same state83995.6%
Born in different state68878.4%
Foreign born151.7%
Naturalized citizen242.7%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish17119.5%
French788.9%
English708%
AncestryCount%
Italian192.2%
Arab151.7%
Dutch91%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.7%
Internet access98.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57220

What city is ZIP code 57220 in?

ZIP code 57220 is primarily assigned to Bruce, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57220 in?

ZIP code 57220 falls within Brookings County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57220 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 57220 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 57220 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 57220 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57220 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 57220 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57220?

The median home value in ZIP code 57220 is $163,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 57220 in?

ZIP code 57220 observes the CST timezone.

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