57349 ZIP Code — Howard, SD

Miner County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57349 is located in Howard, South Dakota, within Miner County. It covers approximately 232.34 square miles and serves a population of 1,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57349

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 $92,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,125. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 57349 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,498
population
232.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57349 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57349

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57349. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Howard Acceptable
Howard Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57323 Carthage (9 mi) 57321 Canova (11.5 mi) 57076 Winfred (11.5 mi) 57054 Ramona (16.7 mi) 57051 Oldham (17 mi) 57374 Spencer (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,498
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 097
Geography
Land area 232.34 sq mi
Water area 0.45 sq mi
Latitude 44.0369
Longitude -97.5609
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 55.7% 49.6% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 34.5% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 12.5% 13.1% 20.1%
Over $200k 2.3% 2.8% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,498
Population
6
People per sq mi
47.8
Median age
$53,125
Median household income
$29,196
Per capita income
$92,400
Median home value
$588
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
618
Housing units
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
31
Under 5
28
31
5–9
28
69
10–14
61
63
15–19
55
23
20–24
21
67
25–34
60
73
35–44
64
117
45–54
103
54
55–59
47
58
60–64
51
108
65–74
96
61
75–84
55
39
85+
35
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1832621.8%
18 and over1,17278.2%
65 and over39426.3%
Median age47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or more races 1.3%
Other race 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Black or African American 0.5%
GroupCount%
White1,42593.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native241.6%
Hispanic or Latino221.4%
Two or more races201.3%
Other race120.8%
Asian90.6%
Black or African American80.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 55.7% 49.6% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 29.5% 34.5% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 12.5% 13.1% 20.1%
Over $200k 2.3% 2.8% 4.4%
Under $10k 9.8%
$10k–$15k 3.6%
$15k–$25k 11.9%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 16.5%
$50k–$75k 18.7%
$75k–$100k 13.4%
$100k–$150k 14.1%
$150k–$200k 2.6%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.8%
$10k–$15k3.6%
$15k–$25k11.9%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k16.5%
$50k–$75k18.7%
$75k–$100k13.4%
$100k–$150k14.1%
$150k–$200k2.6%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$53,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%
$50k–$100k 35.9%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
$200k–$300k 11.3%
$300k–$500k 10.6%
$500k–$1M 4.4%
$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$92,400
Median rent / month$588
Owner occupied78.4%
Renter occupied21.6%
Vacant18.5%
Single-family detached85.9%
Large apartment buildings3.9%
Mobile homes0.5%
Median rooms6.7
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.2%
2000–200911.2%
1990–19993.6%
1980–19895.3%
1970–19796.5%
1960–196921.6%
1950–19594.1%
1940–194910.4%
1939 or earlier34.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.7%
1 bedroom6.9%
2 bedrooms28.8%
3 bedrooms35.7%
4 bedrooms8.5%
5+ bedrooms18.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.6%
1 vehicle20.9%
2 vehicles34.2%
3 or more39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas33.1%
Electricity39.8%
Propane / LP gas21.1%
Wood0.5%
No fuel used2.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29648.4%
Cohabiting couple193.1%
Male householder, no spouse14824.2%
Female householder, no spouse14824.2%
Households with children under 1815525.4%
Households with seniors (65+)23939.1%
Average household size2.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.2%19.8%
Married46.1%56.1%
Separated3.2%1.0%
Widowed4.3%11.8%
Divorced12.2%11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 46.0%
Some college, no degree 23.6%
Associate's degree 7.7%
Bachelor's degree 9.5%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher89.7%
Bachelor's or higher12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool41.3%
Kindergarten82.7%
Elementary school16154.2%
High school11237.7%
College / grad school124.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%
Manufacturing 13.3%
Transportation & utilities 11.0%
Agriculture & mining 9.9%
Other services 9.9%
Retail trade 8.8%
Construction 6.6%
Professional & management 3.4%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%
Public administration 1.7%
Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts35.6%
Service13.6%
Sales & office19.4%
Natural resources & construction11.7%
Production & transportation19.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.8%
Government14.3%
Self-employed15.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.7%
Carpool4.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home10.3%
Other means2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)19.4

Poverty

All people 13.3%
Under 18 years 20.9%
18 and over 11.1%
Married-couple families 3.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security36.2%
Retirement income10.6%
Supplemental Security5.4%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP8.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.8%
High blood pressure36.0%
High cholesterol33.6%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke3.9%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis29.0%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer9.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.8%
Binge drinking17.3%
No physical activity25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep28.1%
Depression14.4%
Fair or poor health12.8%
Poor mental health9.8%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.2%
Visited dentist67.2%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss14.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans746.3%
Disability%
Any disability20.4%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years15.9%
65 and over46.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.8%
Public insurance33.8%
No insurance11.5%
Uninsured under 195.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,43996.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,498100.0%
Born in same state1,48999.4%
Born in different state1,19679.8%
Foreign born90.6%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish21314.2%
Arab1479.8%
Italian1167.7%
AncestryCount%
French523.5%
English110.7%
Dutch100.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access40.8%
Internet access94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57349

What city is ZIP code 57349 in?

ZIP code 57349 is primarily assigned to Howard, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57349 in?

ZIP code 57349 falls within Miner County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57349 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 57349 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57349?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 57349 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 57349 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57349?

The median home value in ZIP code 57349 is $92,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 57349 in?

ZIP code 57349 observes the CST timezone.

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