57560 ZIP Code — Norris, SD

Mellette County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57560 is located in Norris, South Dakota, within Mellette County. It covers approximately 169.60 square miles and serves a population of 497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57560

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $23,250. Poverty affects 71% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57560 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

497

population

169.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57560 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57560

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57560. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norris	Acceptable
Norris	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57566 Parmelee (12.7 mi) 57579 White River (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	497
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	169.60 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	43.4762
Longitude	-101.0776
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	85.8%	66.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	24.5%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	8.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

497

Population

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$23,250

Median household income

$8,645

Per capita income

$108,000

Median home value

$400

Median monthly rent

49.7%

Home ownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

56.8%

Unemployment

101

Housing units

7.0%

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	110	22.1%
18 and over	387	77.9%
65 and over	56	11.3%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 69.4%

White 30.6%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	345	69.4%
White	152	30.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.8%	66.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	24.5%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	8.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 32.9%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 18.7%

$25k–$35k 22.6%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$75k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	32.9%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	18.7%
$25k–$35k	22.6%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$75k–$100k	0.6%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
Median income	$23,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.1%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 11.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,000
Median rent / month	$400
Owner occupied	49.7%
Renter occupied	50.3%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	72.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	20.7%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	34.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	53.1%
3 bedrooms	30.2%
4 bedrooms	0.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.5%
1 vehicle	32.9%
2 vehicles	29.0%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	34.8%
Propane / LP gas	24.5%
Fuel oil	12.3%
Wood	28.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	70	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	31.6%
Female householder, no spouse	36	23.2%
Households with children under 18	45	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	36	23.2%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.9%	29.4%
Married	31.5%	51.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.6%
Divorced	3.6%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 23.5%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.5%
Bachelor's or higher	7.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	5.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	47.3%
High school	22	19.6%
College / grad school	31	27.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 25.9%

Retail trade 16.7%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Other services 16.7%

Information 13.0%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	33.3%
Sales & office	9.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.3%
Government	40.7%
Self-employed	25.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.1%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	14.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 71.1%

Under 18 years 80.2%

18 and over 68.7%

Married-couple families 54.3%

Female-led households 85.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.3%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	20.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	27.3%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	35.5%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	44.0%
Cholesterol screening	82.2%
Teeth loss	32.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	14.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	16.9%
Public insurance	51.9%
No insurance	34.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	466	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	497	100.0%
Born in same state	497	100.0%
Born in different state	459	92.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	65	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	57.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57560

What city is ZIP code 57560 in?

ZIP code 57560 is primarily assigned to Norris, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57560 in?

ZIP code 57560 falls within Mellette County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57560?

71% of residents in ZIP code 57560 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57560?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57560?

The median household income in ZIP code 57560 is $23,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57560?

The median home value in ZIP code 57560 is $108,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57560 in?

ZIP code 57560 observes the CST timezone.