57301 ZIP Code — Mitchell, SD
Davison County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57301 is located in Mitchell, South Dakota, within Davison County. It covers approximately 238.35 square miles and serves a population of 18,967 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.
About ZIP code 57301
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $55,076. 35% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,967
population
238.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57301 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57301
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mitchell | Acceptable |
| Mitchell | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
57340 Fulton (8.4 mi)
57363 Mount Vernon (11.3 mi)
57334 Ethan (13.6 mi)
57311 Alexandria (14.4 mi)
57359 Letcher (15 mi)
57331 Dimock (17.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,967 |
| Population density | 80 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 46 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 238.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7183 |
| Longitude | -98.0263 |
| 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 | 52.8% | 52.2% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.9% | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 19.2% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
18,967
Population
80
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$55,076
Median household income
$33,019
Per capita income
$179,500
Median home value
$776
Median monthly rent
62.6%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
6,007
Housing units
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
595
Under 5
607
598
5–9
610
650
10–14
664
653
15–19
667
532
20–24
543
1,191
25–34
1,217
1,107
35–44
1,131
949
45–54
969
651
55–59
665
548
60–64
560
1,021
65–74
1,042
623
75–84
637
266
85+
271
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,480 | 23.6% |
| 18 and over | 14,487 | 76.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,860 | 20.4% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,238 | 89% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 657 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 466 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 404 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 328 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 179 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 99 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.8% | 52.2% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 24.9% | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.3% | 19.2% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
7.8%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $55,076 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.4%
$50k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
23.6%
$200k–$300k
22.4%
$300k–$500k
13.5%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,500 |
| Median rent / month | $776 |
| Owner occupied | 62.6% |
| Renter occupied | 37.4% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
| Single-family detached | 59.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% |
| 3 or more | 27.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.9% |
| Electricity | 36.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,539 | 44.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 537 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,911 | 23.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,031 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,818 | 22.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,811 | 35.1% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.6% | 28.7% |
| Married | 47.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 11.6% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 9.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
18.8%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 163 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 349 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,981 | 47.5% |
| High school | 856 | 20.5% |
| College / grad school | 825 | 19.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Retail trade
13.5%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Professional & management
6.9%
Construction
5.4%
Public administration
5.4%
Other services
5.1%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Information
3.7%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.3% |
| Service | 22.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 12.9% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.9% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.2%
Under 18 years
19.1%
18 and over
15.3%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
38.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.3% |
| Retirement income | 18.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| High blood pressure | 30.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.8% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,129 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,765 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 219 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 142 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 16 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,633 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 18,564 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 14,145 | 74.6% |
| Foreign born | 69 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 334 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 120 | 35.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,942 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 1,584 | 8.4% |
| Polish | 1,420 | 7.5% |
| French | 1,280 | 6.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 1,016 | 5.4% |
| Dutch | 247 | 1.3% |
| German | 109 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 90.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57301
What city is ZIP code 57301 in?
ZIP code 57301 is primarily assigned to Mitchell, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57301 in?
ZIP code 57301 falls within Davison County, South Dakota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57301?
16% of residents in ZIP code 57301 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 57301 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 57301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57301?
The median home value in ZIP code 57301 is $179,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 57301?
ZIP code 57301 has an estimated population of 18,967 residents, with a density of 80 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 57301 in?
ZIP code 57301 observes the CST timezone.