57438 ZIP Code — Faulkton, SD

Faulk County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57438 is located in Faulkton, South Dakota, within Faulk County. It covers approximately 435.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,034 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57438

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,469. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above 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 11 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57438 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,034

population

435.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Faulkton	Acceptable
Faulkton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57435 Cresbard (11.6 mi) 57473 Seneca (13.3 mi) 57467 Orient (14.6 mi) 57470 Rockham (18.3 mi) 57466 Onaka (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,034
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	435.10 sq mi
Water area	10.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.0711
Longitude	-99.1246
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	44.3%	49.8%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	31.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	18.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,034

Population

People per sq mi

43.3

Median age

$70,469

Median household income

$28,295

Per capita income

$136,400

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

456

Housing units

29.1%

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	206	19.9%
18 and over	828	80.1%
65 and over	320	30.9%
Median age	43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	994	96.1%
Two or more races	36	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.3%	49.8%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	36.4%	31.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	18.5%	18.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.1%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.1%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	17.6%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$70,469

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,400
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	31.5%
Single-family detached	69.4%
Large apartment buildings	10.4%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	20.9%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	29.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	17.2%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	31.0%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.4%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	41.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	53.7%
Propane / LP gas	43.0%
Fuel oil	1.9%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	101	27.0%
Female householder, no spouse	81	21.7%
Households with children under 18	85	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	41.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	33.6%
Married	55.6%	44.8%
Separated	0.2%	0.7%
Widowed	4.1%	15.0%
Divorced	7.8%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 25.6%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 14.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	10.9%
Kindergarten	3	1.6%
Elementary school	80	43.7%
High school	49	26.8%
College / grad school	31	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 21.5%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 14.6%

Construction 12.6%

Information 5.6%

Professional & management 4.6%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Other services 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Manufacturing 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.7%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.8

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 24.3%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.4%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.7%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	15.0%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.9%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	971	93.9%
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)	1,034	100.0%
Born in same state	1,034	100.0%
Born in different state	884	85.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	8.7%
Polish	87	8.4%
Arab	64	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	55	5.3%
Dutch	18	1.7%
English	8	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57438

What city is ZIP code 57438 in?

ZIP code 57438 is primarily assigned to Faulkton, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57438 in?

ZIP code 57438 falls within Faulk County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57438 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 57438 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57438?

21% of residents in ZIP code 57438 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57438 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 57438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57438?

The median home value in ZIP code 57438 is $136,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 57438 in?

ZIP code 57438 observes the CST timezone.