57048 ZIP Code — Montrose, SD
Mccook County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57048 is located in Montrose, South Dakota, within Mccook County. It covers approximately 130.22 square miles and serves a population of 1,299 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.
About ZIP code 57048
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 $286,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $82,344.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,299
population
130.22
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57048 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57048
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57048. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Montrose | Acceptable |
| Montrose | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
57035 Humboldt (7.1 mi)
57018 Colton (10.3 mi)
57058 Salem (10.9 mi)
57033 Hartford (11.2 mi)
57012 Canistota (11.7 mi)
57016 Chester (14.2 mi)
57020 Crooks (17.1 mi)
57042 Madison (17.6 mi)
57107 Sioux Falls (18.5 mi)
57319 Bridgewater (19.8 mi)
57003 Baltic (20 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,299 |
| Population density | 10 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 46 |
| County FIPS | 087 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 130.22 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.7174 |
| Longitude | -97.1596 |
| 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 | 33.0% | 34.4% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 42.7% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 16.5% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.4% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
1,299
Population
10
People per sq mi
41.4
Median age
$82,344
Median household income
$36,087
Per capita income
$286,500
Median home value
$556
Median monthly rent
80.0%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
3.0%
Unemployment
475
Housing units
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
50
Under 5
54
32
5–9
35
40
10–14
44
68
15–19
73
48
20–24
53
46
25–34
51
81
35–44
89
102
45–54
110
39
55–59
43
34
60–64
36
62
65–74
67
14
75–84
16
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 333 | 25.6% |
| 18 and over | 966 | 74.4% |
| 65 and over | 171 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.6%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
1%
Two or more races
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,281 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 1% |
| Other race | 13 | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 34.4% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.7% | 42.7% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 16.5% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.4% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
10.4%
$75k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 10.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 28.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $82,344 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
6.4%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
21.8%
$300k–$500k
31.5%
$500k–$1M
16.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,500 |
| Median rent / month | $556 |
| Owner occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
| Single-family detached | 82.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 7.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 36.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.1% |
| 3 or more | 64.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.0% |
| Electricity | 26.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 50.1% |
| Wood | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 318 | 62.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 63 | 12.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 71 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 59 | 11.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 164 | 32.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 109 | 21.3% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.9% | 27.4% |
| Married | 65.5% | 63.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 4.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
27.8%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
12.6%
Bachelor's degree
24.8%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 15 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 1.1% |
| Elementary school | 132 | 47.0% |
| High school | 98 | 34.9% |
| College / grad school | 33 | 11.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Finance & real estate
16.0%
Professional & management
10.6%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
7.6%
Construction
7.2%
Other services
7.2%
Retail trade
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Public administration
2.0%
Information
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.3% |
| Service | 12.5% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 91.5% |
| Government | 3.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.6% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 9.9% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
14.0%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
12.6%
Female-led households
10.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 23.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.0% |
| Depression | 16.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.2% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 12.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.4% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 53 | 5.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.2% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.9% |
| Public insurance | 20.6% |
| No insurance | 8.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,195 | 92.0% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,291 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 1,274 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 923 | 71.1% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 8 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 301 | 23.2% |
| Arab | 174 | 13.4% |
| Polish | 102 | 7.9% |
| English | 93 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 43 | 3.3% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0.5% |
| German | 1 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 97.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57048
What city is ZIP code 57048 in?
ZIP code 57048 is primarily assigned to Montrose, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57048 in?
ZIP code 57048 falls within Mccook County, South Dakota.
What is the population of ZIP code 57048?
ZIP code 57048 has an estimated population of 1,299 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57048?
The median home value in ZIP code 57048 is $286,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 57048?
The median household income in ZIP code 57048 is $82,344, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 57048 in?
ZIP code 57048 observes the CST timezone.