57226 ZIP Code — Clear Lake, SD

Deuel County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57226 is located in Clear Lake, South Dakota, within Deuel County. It covers approximately 191.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,820 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57226

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $72,083. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,820

population

191.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57226 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57226

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57226. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clear Lake	Acceptable
Clear Lake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57238 Goodwin (6.9 mi) 57218 Brandt (10 mi) 57237 Gary (10.9 mi) 57223 Castlewood (13.5 mi) 57268 Toronto (16.1 mi) 57259 Revillo (16.2 mi) 57234 Estelline (16.6 mi) 57213 Astoria (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,820
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	191.00 sq mi
Water area	5.50 sq mi
Latitude	44.8033
Longitude	-96.7587
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	32.5%	33.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	40.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	24.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,820

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$72,083

Median household income

$33,932

Per capita income

$178,300

Median home value

$585

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

683

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

132

65–74

122

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	394	21.6%
18 and over	1,426	78.4%
65 and over	480	26.4%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,739	93.8%
Two or more races	40	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	34	1.8%
Other race	34	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.3%
Black or African American	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	33.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	43.7%	40.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	24.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	21.8%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$72,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 36.3%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,300
Median rent / month	$585
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	14.4%
Single-family detached	80.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	10.9%
1939 or earlier	18.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	32.5%
4 bedrooms	22.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.9%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	8.9%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	381	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	58	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	150	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	163	21.7%
Households with children under 18	227	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	36.0%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	22.7%
Married	55.8%	52.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	4.9%	15.7%
Divorced	13.8%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	1.5%
Kindergarten	3	0.6%
Elementary school	233	50.0%
High school	102	21.9%
College / grad school	121	26.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.1%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Wholesale trade 7.7%

Retail trade 7.1%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Construction 4.0%

Professional & management 3.4%

Other services 3.3%

Public administration 2.5%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	22.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.5%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.6

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	30.9%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	25.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.5%
Depression	14.9%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	10.0%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	146	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.6%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,760	96.7%
Spanish	21	1.2%
Other Indo-European	21	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,789	98.3%
Born in same state	1,788	98.2%
Born in different state	1,077	59.2%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.7%
Not a US citizen	10	32.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	462	25.4%
Italian	139	7.6%
English	101	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	82	4.5%
Arab	50	2.7%
Dutch	43	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57226

What city is ZIP code 57226 in?

ZIP code 57226 is primarily assigned to Clear Lake, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57226 in?

ZIP code 57226 falls within Deuel County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57226 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 57226 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 57226 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 57226 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 57226 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 57226 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57226?

The median home value in ZIP code 57226 is $178,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 57226 in?

ZIP code 57226 observes the CST timezone.