57257 ZIP Code — Peever, SD

Roberts County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57257 is located in Peever, South Dakota, within Roberts County. It covers approximately 75.65 square miles and serves a population of 574 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57257

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $52,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $43,068. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57257 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

574

population

75.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57257 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57257

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57257. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peever	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57279 Wilmot (9.2 mi) 57266 Summit (13.6 mi) 57262 Sisseton (13.7 mi) 57251 Marvin (14.8 mi) 56211 Beardsley (15.2 mi) 56219 Browns Valley (17 mi) 57239 Grenville (17.4 mi) 57227 Corona (18.6 mi) 57273 Waubay (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	574
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	75.65 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	45.4952
Longitude	-96.9894
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	61.2%	50.2%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	32.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

574

Population

People per sq mi

32.5

Median age

$43,068

Median household income

$20,709

Per capita income

$52,500

Median home value

$581

Median monthly rent

61.4%

Home ownership

42.0%

Poverty rate

12.5%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

16.1%

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	205	35.7%
18 and over	369	64.3%
65 and over	83	14.5%
Median age	32.5 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 70.4%

White 27.7%

Two or more races 1.9%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	404	70.4%
White	159	27.7%
Two or more races	11	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	50.2%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	32.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
Median income	$43,068

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.1%

$50k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 9.1%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$52,500
Median rent / month	$581
Owner occupied	61.4%
Renter occupied	38.6%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	80.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	36.1%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	60.2%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	29.4%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	20.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	32.5%
Propane / LP gas	60.9%
Fuel oil	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	67	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	34	17.3%
Male householder, no spouse	47	23.9%
Female householder, no spouse	49	24.9%
Households with children under 18	77	39.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	33.5%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.0%	31.0%
Married	39.2%	36.8%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.9%	10.9%
Divorced	5.5%	21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	11.9%
Kindergarten	8	4.1%
Elementary school	111	57.5%
High school	26	13.5%
College / grad school	25	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 21.4%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 13.8%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Construction 7.6%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Professional & management 2.7%

Other services 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	31.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.0%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.8%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.4%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 42.0%

Under 18 years 65.4%

18 and over 29.0%

Married-couple families 22.4%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	13.2%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.4%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.8%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.8%
Teeth loss	28.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.8%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	26.8%
Uninsured under 19	22.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	517	90.1%
Spanish	2	0.4%
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)	574	100.0%
Born in same state	574	100.0%
Born in different state	457	79.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	6.3%
Polish	29	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	2.4%
Dutch	9	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57257

What city is ZIP code 57257 in?

ZIP code 57257 is primarily assigned to Peever, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57257 in?

ZIP code 57257 falls within Roberts County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57257?

42% of residents in ZIP code 57257 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 57257 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 57257 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57257?

The median home value in ZIP code 57257 is $52,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 57257?

Health data for ZIP code 57257 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 57257 in?

ZIP code 57257 observes the CST timezone.