57348 ZIP Code — Hitchcock, SD

Beadle County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57348 is located in Hitchcock, South Dakota, within Beadle County. It covers approximately 270.08 square miles and serves a population of 891 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57348

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 $178,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $74,597. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 53% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

891

population

270.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57348 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57348

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57348. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hitchcock	Acceptable
Hitchcock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57476 Tulare (12.7 mi) 57384 Wolsey (15.1 mi) 57440 Frankfort (15.7 mi) 57322 Carpenter (18.5 mi) 57469 Redfield (19 mi) 57350 Huron (19.5 mi) 57436 Doland (19.7 mi) 57399 Huron (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	891
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	270.08 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	44.6248
Longitude	-98.3723
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	20.4%	46.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	35.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	14.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

891

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$74,597

Median household income

$30,736

Per capita income

$178,300

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

26.8%

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	286	32.1%
18 and over	605	67.9%
65 and over	256	28.7%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 4.8%

Black or African American 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	843	94.6%
Two or more races	43	4.8%
Black or African American	4	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.4%	46.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	50.6%	35.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	26.0%	14.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	3.3%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 31.7%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	31.7%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	21.0%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$74,597

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%

$50k–$100k 15.7%

$100k–$150k 5.4%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 26.0%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,300
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	85.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.5%
Median rooms	8.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.6%
2000–2009	9.3%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	38.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	33.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.0%
2 vehicles	23.5%
3 or more	70.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	43.8%
Propane / LP gas	33.7%
Fuel oil	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	252	80.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	23	7.3%
Households with children under 18	87	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	176	55.9%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	4.3%
Married	71.0%	78.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.5%
Divorced	5.7%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.4%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 24.3%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	26.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	14.6%
Kindergarten	39	15.4%
Elementary school	146	57.5%
High school	21	8.3%
College / grad school	11	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 45.1%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Other services 7.1%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Construction 4.1%

Professional & management 2.9%

Public administration 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Retail trade 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.0%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.2%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	31.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.8%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.9%
Work from home	19.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 12.2%

18 and over 2.5%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	33.7%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	24.2%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	14.6%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	9.8%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	825	92.6%
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)	891	100.0%
Born in same state	891	100.0%
Born in different state	794	89.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	226	25.4%
Italian	128	14.4%
Polish	77	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	2.2%
Dutch	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57348

What city is ZIP code 57348 in?

ZIP code 57348 is primarily assigned to Hitchcock, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57348 in?

ZIP code 57348 falls within Beadle County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57348 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 57348 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 57348 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 57348 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57348?

The median home value in ZIP code 57348 is $178,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 57348?

ZIP code 57348 has an estimated population of 891 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57348 in?

ZIP code 57348 observes the CST timezone.