57242 ZIP Code — Hazel, SD

Hamlin County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57242 is located in Hazel, South Dakota, within Hamlin County. It covers approximately 86.67 square miles and serves a population of 415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57242

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 $206,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,375. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

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. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57242 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a high rate of remote workers.

415

population

86.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57242 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57242

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hazel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57241 Hayti (6.1 mi) 57243 Henry (9.9 mi) 57201 Watertown (14.6 mi) 57221 Bryant (14.7 mi) 57223 Castlewood (15.6 mi) 57248 Lake Norden (16 mi) 57236 Garden City (16 mi) 57235 Florence (18.5 mi) 57225 Clark (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	415
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	86.67 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	44.7824
Longitude	-97.3094
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%	30.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	46.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	20.9%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

415

Population

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$99,375

Median household income

$32,496

Per capita income

$206,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.7%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

184

Housing units

32.5%

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	132	31.8%
18 and over	283	68.2%
65 and over	35	8.4%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	414	99.8%
Black or African American	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.5%	30.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	46.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	29.8%	20.9%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.3%	4.4%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 3.8%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 42.7%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	3.8%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	29.0%
$100k–$150k	42.7%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$99,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 22.7%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 14.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.7%
Renter occupied	2.3%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	97.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.1%
2010–2019	20.3%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	0.5%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	41.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.4%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	43.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	12.2%
2 vehicles	35.1%
3 or more	48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.0%
Electricity	17.6%
Propane / LP gas	14.5%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	78.6%
Cohabiting couple	8	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	11	8.4%
Female householder, no spouse	9	6.9%
Households with children under 18	58	44.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	22.9%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	11.2%
Married	56.0%	77.6%
Separated	0.0%	1.5%
Widowed	0.0%	2.2%
Divorced	7.8%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	32.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	2.2%
Elementary school	45	32.8%
High school	45	32.8%
College / grad school	44	32.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 35.8%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Construction 7.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Retail trade 2.6%

Other services 1.7%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.9%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	21.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.9%
Carpool	20.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	24.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.1%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	28.6%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	21.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	15.1%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	2.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.3%
Public insurance	24.9%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	382	92.0%
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)	415	100.0%
Born in same state	415	100.0%
Born in different state	328	79.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	98	23.6%
Polish	73	17.6%
French	39	9.4%
Arab	7	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	1.2%
German	3	0.7%
Dutch	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.6%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57242

What city is ZIP code 57242 in?

ZIP code 57242 is primarily assigned to Hazel, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57242 in?

ZIP code 57242 falls within Hamlin County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57242 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 57242 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 57242 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 57242 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 57242?

ZIP code 57242 has an estimated population of 415 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57242?

The median household income in ZIP code 57242 is $99,375, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57242 in?

ZIP code 57242 observes the CST timezone.