57759 ZIP Code — Nemo, SD

Lawrence County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57759 is located in Nemo, South Dakota, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 53.29 square miles and serves a population of 338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57759

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $166,111. Poverty affects 74% of residents, above the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 42% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57759 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

338

population

53.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nemo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57732 Deadwood (3.8 mi) 57718 Black Hawk (10.5 mi) 57769 Piedmont (15 mi) 57754 Lead (16 mi) 57702 Rapid City (17.1 mi) 57793 Whitewood (18.6 mi) 57745 Hill City (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	338
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	53.29 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.2258
Longitude	-103.5750
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
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	44.6%	47.8%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	55.4%	18.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

338

Population

People per sq mi

21.8

Median age

$166,111

Median household income

$22,153

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

74.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

188

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23	6.8%
18 and over	315	93.2%
65 and over	65	19.2%
Median age	21.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 47.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 28.7%

Black or African American 16.3%

Two or more races 7.7%

Group	Count	%
White	160	47.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	97	28.7%
Black or African American	55	16.3%
Two or more races	26	7.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	47.8%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	29.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	55.4%	18.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 28.3%

$50k–$75k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 63.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	28.3%
$50k–$75k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	63.3%
Median income	$166,111

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 30.0%

$500k–$1M 15.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	68.1%
Single-family detached	91.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	38.8%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	39.4%
2 bedrooms	48.4%
3 bedrooms	12.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	56.7%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	15.0%
Propane / LP gas	30.0%
Wood	55.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	25	41.7%
Cohabiting couple	18	30.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	28.3%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	41.7%
Average household size	1.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	72.4%	66.2%
Married	21.4%	21.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.7%
Divorced	6.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 25.0%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 34.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	83	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.6%

Other services 20.9%

Construction 19.1%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.7%

Public administration 10.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	43.6%
Production & transportation	3.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.9%
Government	29.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	15.1%
Carpool	39.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	41.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 74.0%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 72.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	71.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.2%
High blood pressure	29.1%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	12.2%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	82.8%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.4%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.0%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	21.6%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	338	100.0%
Spanish	45	13.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	3.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	283	83.7%
Born in same state	283	83.7%
Born in different state	179	53.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	55	16.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	55	16.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	17.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57759

What city is ZIP code 57759 in?

ZIP code 57759 is primarily assigned to Nemo, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57759 in?

ZIP code 57759 falls within Lawrence County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57759?

74% of residents in ZIP code 57759 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57759 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 57759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57759?

The median household income in ZIP code 57759 is $166,111, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 57759?

ZIP code 57759 has an estimated population of 338 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57759 in?

ZIP code 57759 observes the MST timezone.