57442 ZIP Code — Gettysburg, SD

Potter County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57442 is located in Gettysburg, South Dakota, within Potter County. It covers approximately 593.40 square miles and serves a population of 2,129 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57442

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,625. 40% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57442 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,129
population
593.40
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57442 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Gettysburg Acceptable
Gettysburg Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57520 Agar (15 mi) 57450 Hoven (19.1 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,129
Population density 4 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 593.40 sq mi
Water area 47.07 sq mi
Latitude 45.0570
Longitude -100.1306
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 46.9% 46.2% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 32.1% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 21.2% 19.7% 20.1%
Over $200k 2.5% 2.0% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,129
Population
4
People per sq mi
42.6
Median age
$65,625
Median household income
$32,392
Per capita income
$147,700
Median home value
$779
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
1,099
Housing units
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
58
Under 5
57
90
5–9
90
83
10–14
82
84
15–19
84
31
20–24
30
99
25–34
98
119
35–44
118
97
45–54
96
74
55–59
73
79
60–64
79
125
65–74
124
89
75–84
89
41
85+
40
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1858727.6%
18 and over1,54272.4%
65 and over50823.9%
Median age42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10%
Two or more races 5%
Black or African American 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Other race 1.1%
Asian 1%
GroupCount%
White1,72380.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native21610%
Two or more races1075%
Black or African American391.8%
Hispanic or Latino231.1%
Other race231.1%
Asian211%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.9% 46.2% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 32.1% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 21.2% 19.7% 20.1%
Over $200k 2.5% 2.0% 4.4%
Under $10k 5.3%
$10k–$15k 4.6%
$15k–$25k 9.3%
$25k–$35k 6.7%
$35k–$50k 15.5%
$50k–$75k 12.8%
$75k–$100k 15.0%
$100k–$150k 13.7%
$150k–$200k 12.5%
$200k+ 4.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.3%
$10k–$15k4.6%
$15k–$25k9.3%
$25k–$35k6.7%
$35k–$50k15.5%
$50k–$75k12.8%
$75k–$100k15.0%
$100k–$150k13.7%
$150k–$200k12.5%
$200k+4.6%
Median income$65,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%
$50k–$100k 16.7%
$100k–$150k 16.4%
$150k–$200k 13.8%
$200k–$300k 18.8%
$300k–$500k 10.8%
$500k–$1M 3.9%
$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$147,700
Median rent / month$779
Owner occupied75.2%
Renter occupied24.8%
Vacant36.7%
Single-family detached64.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes28.0%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.43

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.2%
2000–200915.2%
1990–19998.2%
1980–198910.2%
1970–197919.3%
1960–196911.7%
1950–195913.2%
1940–19494.1%
1939 or earlier12.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom4.2%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms41.9%
4 bedrooms15.9%
5+ bedrooms6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle21.3%
2 vehicles41.4%
3 or more35.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas40.3%
Electricity34.3%
Propane / LP gas21.2%
Fuel oil3.3%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family48258.4%
Cohabiting couple273.3%
Male householder, no spouse14217.2%
Female householder, no spouse17521.2%
Households with children under 1823027.8%
Households with seniors (65+)33640.7%
Average household size2.52

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.2%26.7%
Married63.7%52.4%
Separated0.0%0.4%
Widowed2.8%13.1%
Divorced10.3%7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%
Some HS, no diploma 1.8%
HS graduate 42.1%
Some college, no degree 18.1%
Associate's degree 11.9%
Bachelor's degree 19.7%
Graduate / professional 5.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.9%
Bachelor's or higher24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool569.5%
Kindergarten406.8%
Elementary school26044.3%
High school17029.0%
College / grad school6110.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 30.8%
Retail trade 16.2%
Education & healthcare 14.3%
Construction 7.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.1%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%
Public administration 3.4%
Information 3.3%
Wholesale trade 2.3%
Other services 2.1%
Professional & management 2.0%
Manufacturing 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.4%
Service5.9%
Sales & office29.1%
Natural resources & construction16.4%
Production & transportation11.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.4%
Government14.6%
Self-employed12.7%
Unpaid family workers0.4%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.2%
Carpool9.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk5.0%
Work from home6.2%
Other means1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)13.0

Poverty

All people 16.8%
Under 18 years 35.4%
18 and over 9.6%
Married-couple families 9.1%
Female-led households 29.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.4%
Retirement income24.0%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP4.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.8%
High blood pressure35.6%
High cholesterol35.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer9.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.4%
Depression14.7%
Fair or poor health12.4%
Poor mental health9.9%
Poor physical health9.6%
No health insurance11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist69.6%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss13.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1117.2%
Disability%
Any disability10.2%
Under 183.2%
18–64 years5.5%
65 and over29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.7%
Public insurance37.9%
No insurance7.3%
Uninsured under 1910.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,01494.6%
Spanish120.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages120.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,10698.9%
Born in same state2,10698.9%
Born in different state1,69379.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen231.1%
Not a US citizen1982.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish1617.6%
Arab1296.1%
French1185.5%
Italian1075%
AncestryCount%
English321.5%
Dutch261.2%
German60.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.8%
Internet access94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57442

What city is ZIP code 57442 in?

ZIP code 57442 is primarily assigned to Gettysburg, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57442 in?

ZIP code 57442 falls within Potter County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57442?

17% of residents in ZIP code 57442 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57442 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 57442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57442?

The median home value in ZIP code 57442 is $147,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 57442?

ZIP code 57442 has an estimated population of 2,129 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57442 in?

ZIP code 57442 observes the CST timezone.

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