57461 ZIP Code — Mellette, SD

Spink County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57461 is located in Mellette, South Dakota, within Spink County. It covers approximately 109.44 square miles and serves a population of 304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57461

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 $129,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,750. 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 57461 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

304

population

109.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mellette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57424 Ashton (10.5 mi) 57479 Warner (11.5 mi) 57465 Northville (13.4 mi) 57460 Mansfield (14 mi) 57477 Turton (17.5 mi) 57434 Conde (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	304
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	109.44 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	45.1557
Longitude	-98.4164
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	39.3%	39.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	33.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	20.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	7.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

304

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$78,750

Median household income

$39,972

Per capita income

$129,900

Median home value

$644

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

130

Housing units

22.7%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	87	28.6%
18 and over	217	71.4%
65 and over	66	21.7%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.9%

Two or more races 5.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	277	89.9%
Two or more races	17	5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	1.3%
Other race	4	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	39.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	33.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	20.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	7.8%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	27.4%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$78,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.8%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k–$300k 6.9%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,900
Median rent / month	$644
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	85.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	4.6%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	51.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	9.8%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	23.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	41.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.8%
Electricity	43.5%
Propane / LP gas	21.8%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	11	8.9%
Male householder, no spouse	21	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	29	23.4%
Households with children under 18	44	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	44	35.5%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	26.2%
Married	56.0%	50.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	16.9%
Divorced	19.8%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	16.7%
Kindergarten	12	16.7%
Elementary school	14	19.4%
High school	30	41.7%
College / grad school	4	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Agriculture & mining 18.8%

Wholesale trade 12.1%

Other services 11.4%

Retail trade 7.4%

Professional & management 6.7%

Construction 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Public administration 2.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.0%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.8%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	16.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.4%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	15.2%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 16.1%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	7.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.2%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	22.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	15.4%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	285	93.8%
Spanish	4	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	298	98.0%
Born in same state	298	98.0%
Born in different state	255	83.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	2.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	50	16.4%
Italian	41	13.5%
French	37	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	29	9.5%
English	9	3%
Dutch	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57461

What city is ZIP code 57461 in?

ZIP code 57461 is primarily assigned to Mellette, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57461 in?

ZIP code 57461 falls within Spink County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57461 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 57461 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57461 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 57461 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 57461 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 57461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57461?

The median home value in ZIP code 57461 is $129,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 57461 in?

ZIP code 57461 observes the CST timezone.