57523 ZIP Code — Burke, SD

Gregory County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57523 is located in Burke, South Dakota, within Gregory County. It covers approximately 252.79 square miles and serves a population of 968 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57523

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 $137,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The gap between median ($44,861) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

968

population

252.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burke	Acceptable
Burke	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57538 Herrick (11 mi) 57317 Bonesteel (14.7 mi) 57533 Gregory (14.8 mi) 57369 Platte (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	968
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	252.79 sq mi
Water area	12.71 sq mi
Latitude	43.2429
Longitude	-99.2352
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	52.1%	53.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	30.6%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	13.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

968

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$44,861

Median household income

$30,099

Per capita income

$137,500

Median home value

$498

Median monthly rent

72.8%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

474

Housing units

20.1%

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	218	22.5%
18 and over	750	77.5%
65 and over	287	29.6%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%

Two or more races 5.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	826	85.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	79	8.2%
Two or more races	55	5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	8	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	53.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	30.6%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	13.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 11.6%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.6%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$44,861

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 26.4%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,500
Median rent / month	$498
Owner occupied	72.8%
Renter occupied	27.2%
Vacant	30.7%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	5.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	9.1%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	16.3%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	28.3%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	12.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	20.0%
3 or more	52.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.2%
Electricity	26.4%
Propane / LP gas	58.5%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	208	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	90	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	89	22.0%
Households with children under 18	82	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	187	46.2%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	20.6%
Married	52.7%	56.7%
Separated	1.5%	3.6%
Widowed	4.4%	10.3%
Divorced	16.8%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	15.8%
Kindergarten	11	5.3%
Elementary school	64	30.6%
High school	68	32.5%
College / grad school	33	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Retail trade 14.2%

Finance & real estate 12.7%

Construction 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Professional & management 6.0%

Other services 3.4%

Public administration 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	14.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.9%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.9

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 23.4%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 5.3%

Female-led households 62.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	15.1%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	887	91.6%
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)	966	99.8%
Born in same state	966	99.8%
Born in different state	731	75.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	6.6%
Polish	62	6.4%
French	57	5.9%
English	30	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	24	2.5%
Dutch	24	2.5%
Arab	18	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57523

What city is ZIP code 57523 in?

ZIP code 57523 is primarily assigned to Burke, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57523 in?

ZIP code 57523 falls within Gregory County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57523 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 57523 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 57523 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 57523 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57523?

16% of residents in ZIP code 57523 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57523?

The median home value in ZIP code 57523 is $137,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 57523 in?

ZIP code 57523 observes the CST timezone.