57342 ZIP Code — Geddes, SD

Charles Mix County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57342 is located in Geddes, South Dakota, within Charles Mix County. It covers approximately 159.02 square miles and serves a population of 298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57342

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 $87,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,167. 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 agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 57342 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

298

population

159.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57342 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57342

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57342. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Geddes	Acceptable
Geddes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57335 Fairfax (10.3 mi) 57356 Lake Andes (10.3 mi) 57364 New Holland (14.2 mi) 57313 Armour (16.4 mi) 57328 Corsica (19 mi) 57369 Platte (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	298
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	159.02 sq mi
Water area	8.87 sq mi
Latitude	43.2236
Longitude	-98.6910
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	46.7%	48.4%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	13.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

298

Population

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$63,167

Median household income

$35,556

Per capita income

$87,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.3%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

271

Housing units

29.2%

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	59	19.8%
18 and over	239	80.2%
65 and over	72	24.2%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	282	93.1%
Two or more races	16	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.7%	48.4%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	33.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	13.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 18.7%

$50k–$75k 25.4%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	18.7%
$50k–$75k	25.4%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	13.4%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$63,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 41.9%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.3%
Renter occupied	3.7%
Vacant	51.4%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	63.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	23.6%
4 bedrooms	35.1%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.0%
1 vehicle	12.7%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.5%
Electricity	28.4%
Propane / LP gas	50.0%
Fuel oil	6.7%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	72	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	44	32.8%
Female householder, no spouse	17	12.7%
Households with children under 18	23	17.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	39.6%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	27.9%
Married	60.8%	59.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.4%	8.8%
Divorced	15.2%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 17.1%

Bachelor's degree 24.5%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	15.8%
Kindergarten	6	10.5%
Elementary school	7	12.3%
High school	32	56.1%
College / grad school	3	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.2%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Finance & real estate 10.5%

Other services 7.7%

Public administration 7.0%

Construction 5.6%

Retail trade 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Professional & management 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.0%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	2.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.9%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	37.1%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.3%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.5

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 5.5%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	14.9%
Fair or poor health	13.6%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.2%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	17.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	274	91.9%
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)	294	98.7%
Born in same state	294	98.7%
Born in different state	250	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.3%
Not a US citizen	3	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	11.4%
French	20	6.7%
Italian	17	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	4.7%
Polish	7	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57342

What city is ZIP code 57342 in?

ZIP code 57342 is primarily assigned to Geddes, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57342 in?

ZIP code 57342 falls within Charles Mix County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57342 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 57342 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57342 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 57342 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 57342 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 57342 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57342?

The median home value in ZIP code 57342 is $87,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 57342 in?

ZIP code 57342 observes the CST timezone.