57449 ZIP Code — Houghton, SD

Brown County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57449 is located in Houghton, South Dakota, within Brown County. It covers approximately 83.22 square miles and serves a population of 333 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57449

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 $117,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

333

population

83.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Houghton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	333
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	83.22 sq mi
Water area	3.36 sq mi
Latitude	45.7554
Longitude	-98.1935
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	13.9%	39.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	34.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	50.6%	20.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

333

Population

People per sq mi

27.3

Median age

Median household income

$51,513

Per capita income

$117,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

48.4%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

38.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	40.2%
18 and over	199	59.8%
65 and over	67	20.1%
Median age	27.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.7%

Black or African American 9.3%

Group	Count	%
White	302	90.7%
Black or African American	31	9.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.9%	39.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	35.4%	34.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	50.6%	20.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.9%	4.4%

$50k–$75k 50.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 31.1%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	50.0%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	31.1%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 52.5%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 13.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	48.4%
Renter occupied	51.6%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	3.2%
1960–1969	16.0%
1950–1959	21.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	49.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	3.2%
3 bedrooms	67.3%
4 bedrooms	5.1%
5+ bedrooms	24.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	68.0%
Propane / LP gas	32.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	63.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	44	36.1%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	63	51.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	41.8%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.6%	39.3%
Married	51.0%	60.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.2%	0.0%
Divorced	25.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 38.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	38.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	43	38.7%
High school	68	61.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.8%

Transportation & utilities 30.4%

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Information 12.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	30.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	24.0%
Self-employed	12.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	43.2%
Carpool	30.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	26.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.4%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	7.6%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	14.4%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	9.1%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	70.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	32.8%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.8%
Public insurance	13.2%
No insurance	21.3%
Uninsured under 19	17.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	310	93.1%
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)	333	100.0%
Born in same state	333	100.0%
Born in different state	261	78.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	38	11.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57449

What city is ZIP code 57449 in?

ZIP code 57449 is primarily assigned to Houghton, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57449 in?

ZIP code 57449 falls within Brown County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57449 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 57449 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57449?

The median home value in ZIP code 57449 is $117,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 57449?

ZIP code 57449 has an estimated population of 333 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57449 in?

ZIP code 57449 observes the CST timezone.