57356 ZIP Code — Lake Andes, SD

Charles Mix County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57356 is located in Lake Andes, South Dakota, within Charles Mix County. It covers approximately 168.54 square miles and serves a population of 2,195 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57356

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 $114,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $50,476. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57356 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,195

population

168.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57356 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57356

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57356. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lake Andes	Acceptable
Lake Andes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57335 Fairfax (9.1 mi) 57342 Geddes (10.3 mi) 57380 Wagner (12.9 mi) 57313 Armour (15.4 mi) 68719 Bristow (16 mi) 68777 Spencer (17.3 mi) 68746 Lynch (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,195
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	168.54 sq mi
Water area	14.78 sq mi
Latitude	43.1166
Longitude	-98.5478
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	57.3%	48.4%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,195

Population

People per sq mi

33.8

Median age

$50,476

Median household income

$20,215

Per capita income

$114,900

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

36.4%

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment

639

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

111

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

122

124

35–44

114

118

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	680	31.0%
18 and over	1,515	69.0%
65 and over	343	15.6%
Median age	33.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 44.6%

White 36.5%

Two or more races 13%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,025	44.6%
White	839	36.5%
Two or more races	299	13%
Hispanic or Latino	103	4.5%
Other race	26	1.1%
Black or African American	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.3%	48.4%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	33.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.3%	4.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.9%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 21.6%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.9%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	21.6%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$50,476

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.7%

$50k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,900
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	7.2%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	27.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	31.4%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	41.4%
Propane / LP gas	44.7%
Fuel oil	8.4%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	230	38.0%
Cohabiting couple	63	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	146	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	167	27.6%
Households with children under 18	201	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	34.2%
Average household size	3.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.5%	40.4%
Married	33.6%	34.5%
Separated	1.3%	3.1%
Widowed	2.3%	11.5%
Divorced	10.3%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	9.8%
Kindergarten	48	8.4%
Elementary school	321	56.3%
High school	105	18.4%
College / grad school	40	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Public administration 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Construction 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Professional & management 5.7%

Retail trade 5.0%

Other services 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	27.5%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.6%
Government	32.7%
Self-employed	16.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.3%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	7.7%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 36.4%

Under 18 years 47.5%

18 and over 31.4%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 64.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	17.5%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.7%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.8%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	30.7%
Uninsured under 19	29.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,023	92.2%
Spanish	7	0.3%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,177	99.2%
Born in same state	2,175	99.1%
Born in different state	1,740	79.3%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	18	0.8%
Not a US citizen	15	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	5%
Italian	92	4.2%
Polish	47	2.1%
French	40	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	1.5%
Dutch	30	1.4%
Norwegian	12	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	87.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57356

What city is ZIP code 57356 in?

ZIP code 57356 is primarily assigned to Lake Andes, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57356 in?

ZIP code 57356 falls within Charles Mix County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57356?

36% of residents in ZIP code 57356 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 57356 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 57356 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 57356 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 57356 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57356?

The median home value in ZIP code 57356 is $114,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 57356 in?

ZIP code 57356 observes the CST timezone.