57224 ZIP Code — Claire City, SD
Roberts County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57224 is located in Claire City, South Dakota, within Roberts County. It covers approximately 47.18 square miles and serves a population of 168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.
168
population
47.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57224 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57224
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57224. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Claire City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
57255 New Effington (9 mi)
57270 Veblen (12.5 mi)
58053 Lidgerwood (13.7 mi)
57262 Sisseton (15.4 mi)
58041 Hankinson (16.8 mi)
57247 Lake City (18.8 mi)
57260 Rosholt (18.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 168 |
| Population density | 4 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 46 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 47.18 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 45.8772 |
| Longitude | -97.1029 |
| 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 | 20.8% | 50.2% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.8% | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.8% | 14.7% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 12.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
168
Population
4
People per sq mi
65.5
Median age
$0
Median household income
$65,675
Per capita income
$87,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
93
Housing units
45.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
6
10–14
5
6
25–34
5
13
35–44
9
8
45–54
5
1
55–59
1
10
60–64
7
45
65–74
32
8
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13 | 7.7% |
| 18 and over | 155 | 92.3% |
| 65 and over | 90 | 53.6% |
| Median age | 65.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.4%
Two or more races
3.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 96.4% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 3.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.8% | 50.2% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.8% | 32.4% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 45.8% | 14.7% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 12.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
2.5%
$10k–$15k
14.8%
$15k–$25k
11.1%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
4.9%
$50k–$75k
6.2%
$75k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 1.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.2%
$50k–$100k
48.5%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,100 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter occupied | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 25.0% |
| Single-family detached | 95.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.18 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 25.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 51.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.0% |
| 3 or more | 60.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 28.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 50.6% |
| Fuel oil | 12.3% |
| Wood | 8.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 65 | 80.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 11 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 6.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8 | 9.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 58 | 71.6% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Married | 84.4% | 92.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 3.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
23.9%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
21.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Agriculture & mining
24.5%
Retail trade
18.6%
Manufacturing
12.7%
Construction
7.8%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Professional & management
2.0%
Other services
2.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.1% |
| Service | 9.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.5% |
| Government | 10.8% |
| Self-employed | 12.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 94.1% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
13.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 65.4% |
| Retirement income | 14.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 12 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 13.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.7% |
| Public insurance | 54.8% |
| No insurance | 1.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 166 | 98.8% |
| 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) | 168 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 168 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 93 | 55.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 58 | 34.5% |
| Italian | 35 | 20.8% |
| French | 16 | 9.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 7 | 4.2% |
| English | 2 | 1.2% |
| Arab | 2 | 1.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.2% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57224
What city is ZIP code 57224 in?
ZIP code 57224 is primarily assigned to Claire City, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57224 in?
ZIP code 57224 falls within Roberts County, South Dakota.
Does ZIP code 57224 have an older population?
54% of residents in ZIP code 57224 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 57224 have a large retiree population?
65% of households in ZIP code 57224 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 57224 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 57224 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 57224?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What timezone is ZIP code 57224 in?
ZIP code 57224 observes the CST timezone.