57043 ZIP Code — Marion, SD

Turner County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57043 is located in Marion, South Dakota, within Turner County. It covers approximately 114.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,537 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57043

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 $185,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,300. 40% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57043 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,537

population

114.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57053 Parker (7.7 mi) 57029 Freeman (9.6 mi) 57036 Hurley (10.2 mi) 57012 Canistota (14.5 mi) 57070 Viborg (15 mi) 57045 Menno (15.2 mi) 57015 Chancellor (15.7 mi) 57319 Bridgewater (15.8 mi) 57021 Davis (17.1 mi) 57037 Irene (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,537
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	114.44 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.3780
Longitude	-97.2913
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	40.1%	38.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	37.6%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	20.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,537

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$68,300

Median household income

$37,037

Per capita income

$185,900

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

555

Housing units

21.5%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	355	23.1%
18 and over	1,182	76.9%
65 and over	455	29.6%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Two or more races 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,476	96%
Two or more races	49	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.3%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	38.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	37.6%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	18.2%	20.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	4.9%	3.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 6.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	16.7%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	6.1%
Median income	$68,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 19.9%

$500k–$1M 14.9%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$185,900
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	3.8%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	14.7%
1940–1949	5.0%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	15.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	15.7%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	44.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.9%
Electricity	35.4%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Fuel oil	4.6%
Wood	3.2%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	345	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	121	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	137	22.0%
Households with children under 18	183	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	257	41.2%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	11.9%
Married	61.0%	58.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	21.9%
Divorced	10.0%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.3%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	8.8%
Kindergarten	5	1.7%
Elementary school	187	63.6%
High school	35	11.9%
College / grad school	41	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Agriculture & mining 13.4%

Retail trade 13.1%

Construction 11.9%

Professional & management 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Other services 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.4%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	3.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	15.0%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	9.6%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	119	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	30.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	33.2%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,463	95.2%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,535	99.9%
Born in same state	1,522	99.0%
Born in different state	1,159	75.4%
Foreign born	13	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	135	8.8%
Polish	133	8.7%
Arab	72	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	70	4.6%
French	30	2%
Dutch	17	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57043

What city is ZIP code 57043 in?

ZIP code 57043 is primarily assigned to Marion, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57043 in?

ZIP code 57043 falls within Turner County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57043 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 57043 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 57043 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 57043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 57043 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 57043 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57043?

The median home value in ZIP code 57043 is $185,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 57043 in?

ZIP code 57043 observes the CST timezone.