57452 ZIP Code — Java, SD

Walworth County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57452 is located in Java, South Dakota, within Walworth County. It covers approximately 208.08 square miles and serves a population of 243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57452

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,222.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57452 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

243

population

208.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57452 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57452

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57452. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Java	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57428 Bowdle (11.4 mi) 57472 Selby (12.8 mi) 57450 Hoven (17.1 mi) 57646 Mound City (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	243
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	208.08 sq mi
Water area	1.41 sq mi
Latitude	45.4766
Longitude	-99.8677
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	48.5%	48.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	30.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	16.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

243

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$52,222

Median household income

$29,912

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

13.7%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	39	16.0%
18 and over	204	84.0%
65 and over	34	14.0%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	240	97.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3	1.2%
Two or more races	3	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	48.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	30.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	16.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 18.8%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	18.8%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	31.3%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$52,222

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 61.0%

$50k–$100k 27.0%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	39.1%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	1.1%
1970–1979	2.7%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	47.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	18.5%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	14.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	52.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.6%
Electricity	17.0%
Propane / LP gas	59.8%
Fuel oil	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	22	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	26	23.2%
Households with children under 18	27	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	22.3%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	19.2%
Married	60.2%	57.5%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.3%
Divorced	15.9%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 51.2%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 15.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	12.1%
Elementary school	16	48.5%
High school	5	15.2%
College / grad school	8	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 25.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.6%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Professional & management 7.7%

Retail trade 6.2%

Construction 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	35.4%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	4.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.8%
Work from home	6.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.7%
Retirement income	15.2%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.2%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	14.1%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	9.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	228	93.8%
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)	241	99.2%
Born in same state	238	97.9%
Born in different state	122	50.2%
Foreign born	3	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.8%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	15.2%
Polish	27	11.1%
French	14	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	8	3.3%
English	3	1.2%
Dutch	3	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57452

What city is ZIP code 57452 in?

ZIP code 57452 is primarily assigned to Java, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57452 in?

ZIP code 57452 falls within Walworth County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57452 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 57452 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57452?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 57452?

ZIP code 57452 has an estimated population of 243 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57452?

The median household income in ZIP code 57452 is $52,222, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57452 in?

ZIP code 57452 observes the CST timezone.