57260 ZIP Code — Rosholt, SD

Roberts County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57260 is located in Rosholt, South Dakota, within Roberts County. It covers approximately 162.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,029 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57260

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 $127,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,500. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 57260 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,029

population

162.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57260 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57260

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57260. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rosholt	Acceptable
Rosholt	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57255 New Effington (9.9 mi) 58030 Fairmount (10.5 mi) 56296 Wheaton (13.3 mi) 56219 Browns Valley (14.3 mi) 57262 Sisseton (16.9 mi) 58041 Hankinson (17.1 mi) 56211 Beardsley (18.1 mi) 57224 Claire City (18.9 mi) 56236 Dumont (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,029
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	162.30 sq mi
Water area	10.76 sq mi
Latitude	45.8775
Longitude	-96.7091
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	30.5%	50.2%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	14.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,029

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$74,500

Median household income

$35,757

Per capita income

$127,000

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

447

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	255	24.8%
18 and over	774	75.2%
65 and over	210	20.4%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 13.2%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	875	84.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	136	13.2%
Two or more races	15	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%
Other race	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.5%	50.2%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	35.5%	32.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	31.0%	14.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	14.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$74,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 16.0%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,000
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	12.9%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	12.1%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	24.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	23.6%
4 bedrooms	30.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	49.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	24.1%
Propane / LP gas	60.3%
Fuel oil	11.8%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	245	62.8%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	52	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	81	20.8%
Households with children under 18	104	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	138	35.4%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	31.1%
Married	68.9%	54.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	6.6%
Divorced	6.8%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 34.9%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 16.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	4.9%
Kindergarten	10	3.5%
Elementary school	131	45.8%
High school	84	29.4%
College / grad school	47	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Agriculture & mining 16.8%

Wholesale trade 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Retail trade 7.1%

Public administration 6.9%

Construction 6.1%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Professional & management 4.4%

Other services 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.6%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	17.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.5

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 40.4%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 72.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.1%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	38.9%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.0%
Depression	15.0%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.9%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	978	95.0%
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)	1,029	100.0%
Born in same state	1,029	100.0%
Born in different state	419	40.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	276	26.8%
French	30	2.9%
English	27	2.6%
Italian	20	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	17	1.7%
Arab	10	1%
German	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57260

What city is ZIP code 57260 in?

ZIP code 57260 is primarily assigned to Rosholt, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57260 in?

ZIP code 57260 falls within Roberts County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57260 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 57260 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57260?

18% of residents in ZIP code 57260 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57260?

The median home value in ZIP code 57260 is $127,000.

Does ZIP code 57260 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 57260 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 57260 in?

ZIP code 57260 observes the CST timezone.