57047 ZIP Code — Monroe, SD

Turner County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57047 is located in Monroe, South Dakota, within Turner County. It covers approximately 14.78 square miles and serves a population of 293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57047

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $45,583. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 57047 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

293
population
14.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57047 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57047

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City Status
Monroe Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 293
Population density 20 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 125
Geography
Land area 14.78 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 43.4940
Longitude -97.2116
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 48.1% 38.5% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 37.6% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 15.0% 20.4% 20.1%
Over $200k 1.9% 3.5% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

293
Population
20
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$45,583
Median household income
$29,232
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$665
Median monthly rent
72.0%
Home ownership
15.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
Unemployment
111
Housing units
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
Under 5
4
7
5–9
6
5
10–14
5
12
15–19
10
20
20–24
17
28
25–34
24
13
35–44
11
16
45–54
13
6
55–59
6
18
60–64
15
26
65–74
22
3
75–84
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184415.0%
18 and over24985.0%
65 and over5318.1%
Median age37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.4%
Two or more races 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
GroupCount%
White26786.4%
Two or more races268.4%
Hispanic or Latino165.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.1% 38.5% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 35.0% 37.6% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 15.0% 20.4% 20.1%
Over $200k 1.9% 3.5% 4.4%
Under $10k 7.0%
$10k–$15k 1.4%
$15k–$25k 12.6%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 31.5%
$50k–$75k 18.9%
$75k–$100k 3.5%
$100k–$150k 10.5%
$150k–$200k 4.9%
$200k+ 2.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.0%
$10k–$15k1.4%
$15k–$25k12.6%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k31.5%
$50k–$75k18.9%
$75k–$100k3.5%
$100k–$150k10.5%
$150k–$200k4.9%
$200k+2.8%
Median income$45,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.5%
$50k–$100k 20.4%
$100k–$150k 7.8%
$150k–$200k 10.7%
$200k–$300k 5.8%
$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$665
Owner occupied72.0%
Renter occupied28.0%
Vacant5.3%
Single-family detached79.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.0%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.10

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.3%
2000–200913.2%
1990–19993.3%
1980–198913.2%
1970–197913.9%
1960–19696.6%
1950–19595.3%
1940–19495.3%
1939 or earlier37.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom14.6%
2 bedrooms41.7%
3 bedrooms37.7%
4 bedrooms4.6%
5+ bedrooms1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.7%
1 vehicle29.4%
2 vehicles27.3%
3 or more42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas50.3%
Electricity15.4%
Propane / LP gas21.7%
Fuel oil4.2%
Wood8.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5437.8%
Cohabiting couple1510.5%
Male householder, no spouse6042.0%
Female householder, no spouse149.8%
Households with children under 183524.5%
Households with seniors (65+)4430.8%
Average household size2.05

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.4%24.5%
Married41.4%59.1%
Separated2.0%6.4%
Widowed3.9%5.5%
Divorced11.2%4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%
Some HS, no diploma 3.9%
HS graduate 48.8%
Some college, no degree 22.7%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 10.3%
Graduate / professional 4.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher94.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool58.1%
Kindergarten69.7%
Elementary school1422.6%
High school1625.8%
College / grad school2133.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 25.7%
Education & healthcare 22.2%
Construction 7.6%
Wholesale trade 7.6%
Professional & management 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Retail trade 4.9%
Finance & real estate 4.9%
Agriculture & mining 4.2%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts26.4%
Service17.4%
Sales & office36.1%
Natural resources & construction10.4%
Production & transportation9.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.5%
Government31.3%
Self-employed6.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.8%
Carpool17.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home7.0%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)32.0

Poverty

All people 15.8%
Under 18 years 23.8%
18 and over 14.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.1%
Retirement income16.1%
Supplemental Security7.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP14.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.6%
High blood pressure31.5%
High cholesterol32.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease7.0%
Stroke3.1%
Asthma8.6%
Arthritis24.9%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease6.0%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking19.2%
No physical activity22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.8%
Depression15.5%
Fair or poor health11.0%
Poor mental health10.1%
Poor physical health8.7%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.2%
Visited dentist70.0%
Cholesterol screening89.9%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans228.8%
Disability%
Any disability20.8%
Under 189.1%
18–64 years18.9%
65 and over37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.2%
Public insurance37.2%
No insurance8.9%
Uninsured under 198.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only28597.3%
Spanish62.1%
Other Indo-European62.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)28798.0%
Born in same state28798.0%
Born in different state21673.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen62.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish289.6%
English258.5%
Italian258.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab217.2%
Dutch206.8%
French82.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.8%
Internet access98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57047

What city is ZIP code 57047 in?

ZIP code 57047 is primarily assigned to Monroe, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57047 in?

ZIP code 57047 falls within Mccook County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57047?

16% of residents in ZIP code 57047 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57047?

The median household income in ZIP code 57047 is $45,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 57047?

ZIP code 57047 has an estimated population of 293 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57047 in?

ZIP code 57047 observes the CST timezone.

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