57248 ZIP Code — Lake Norden, SD
Hamlin County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57248 is located in Lake Norden, South Dakota, within Hamlin County. It covers approximately 67.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,083 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.
About ZIP code 57248
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 $211,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $79,063. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,083
population
67.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57248 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57248
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57248. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Norden | Acceptable |
| Lake Norden | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
57241 Hayti (10.2 mi)
57212 Arlington (12.7 mi)
57234 Estelline (13.6 mi)
57223 Castlewood (14.2 mi)
57221 Bryant (14.2 mi)
57249 Lake Preston (15.8 mi)
57242 Hazel (16 mi)
57220 Bruce (16.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,083 |
| Population density | 16 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 46 |
| County FIPS | 057 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 67.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.5648 |
| Longitude | -97.1990 |
| 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 | 21.0% | 30.6% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 56.6% | 46.3% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 20.9% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.5% | 2.3% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
1,083
Population
16
People per sq mi
31.7
Median age
$79,063
Median household income
$31,630
Per capita income
$211,800
Median home value
$952
Median monthly rent
72.8%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
445
Housing units
21.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
80
Under 5
69
40
5–9
35
28
10–14
24
60
15–19
51
45
20–24
39
53
25–34
46
58
35–44
51
42
45–54
37
34
55–59
29
43
60–64
38
48
65–74
41
34
75–84
29
16
85+
13
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 345 | 31.9% |
| 18 and over | 738 | 68.1% |
| 65 and over | 181 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 31.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8.8%
Other race
8.5%
Black or African American
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Two or more races
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 959 | 80.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 104 | 8.8% |
| Other race | 101 | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.0% | 30.6% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 56.6% | 46.3% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.9% | 20.9% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.5% | 2.3% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
0.8%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
3.9%
$35k–$50k
7.3%
$50k–$75k
24.6%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
29.1%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.0% |
| Median income | $79,063 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
6.9%
$100k–$150k
26.2%
$150k–$200k
12.7%
$200k–$300k
29.2%
$300k–$500k
16.2%
$500k–$1M
7.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,800 |
| Median rent / month | $952 |
| Owner occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter occupied | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 34.1% |
| Single-family detached | 85.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 19.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% |
| 3 or more | 43.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.8% |
| Electricity | 38.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.8% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 243 | 68.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5 | 1.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 65 | 18.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 44 | 12.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 120 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 95 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.87 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 20.5% |
| Married | 63.9% | 63.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.6%
HS graduate
30.6%
Some college, no degree
28.8%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.0%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 14 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 10.5% |
| Elementary school | 104 | 47.3% |
| High school | 71 | 32.3% |
| College / grad school | 8 | 3.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.1%
Retail trade
15.6%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Construction
7.1%
Public administration
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Other services
4.2%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Professional & management
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 16.8% |
| Sales & office | 13.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 22.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.8% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 17.1% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.2 |
Poverty
All people
4.9%
Under 18 years
6.4%
18 and over
4.1%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
15.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.0% |
| Depression | 14.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 10.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 33 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 5.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.0% |
| 65 and over | 17.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.5% |
| Public insurance | 23.1% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 934 | 86.2% |
| Spanish | 62 | 6.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 62 | 6.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,018 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,018 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 761 | 70.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 65 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 4.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 184 | 17% |
| English | 85 | 7.8% |
| French | 43 | 4% |
| Italian | 19 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 14 | 1.3% |
| Arab | 3 | 0.3% |
| German | 2 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.0% |
| Internet access | 90.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57248
What city is ZIP code 57248 in?
ZIP code 57248 is primarily assigned to Lake Norden, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57248 in?
ZIP code 57248 falls within Hamlin County, South Dakota.
Is ZIP code 57248 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 57248 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 57248?
ZIP code 57248 has an estimated population of 1,083 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57248?
The median home value in ZIP code 57248 is $211,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 57248?
The median household income in ZIP code 57248 is $79,063, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 57248 in?
ZIP code 57248 observes the CST timezone.