57572 ZIP Code — Saint Francis, SD

Todd County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57572 is located in Saint Francis, South Dakota, within Todd County. It covers approximately 223.94 square miles and serves a population of 1,474 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57572

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $23,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $28,750. Poverty affects 60% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (18%), smoking (46%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,474
population
223.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57572 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Saint Francis Acceptable
Saint Francis Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57566 Parmelee (10.2 mi) 69216 Kilgore (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,474
Population density 7 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 121
Geography
Land area 223.94 sq mi
Water area 0.05 sq mi
Latitude 43.1614
Longitude -100.9695
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 82.9% 77.5% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 13.2% 16.3% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 3.9% 5.0% 20.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,474
Population
7
People per sq mi
26.4
Median age
$28,750
Median household income
$11,501
Per capita income
$23,900
Median home value
$532
Median monthly rent
53.0%
Home ownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
218
Housing units
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
66
Under 5
70
74
5–9
77
74
10–14
77
91
15–19
95
40
20–24
42
99
25–34
103
120
35–44
126
46
45–54
48
36
55–59
37
14
60–64
15
42
65–74
43
13
75–84
14
6
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1852635.7%
18 and over94864.3%
65 and over1248.4%
Median age26.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 88.9%
Asian 10.2%
White 0.9%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native1,31088.9%
Asian15010.2%
White140.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 82.9% 77.5% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 13.2% 16.3% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 3.9% 5.0% 20.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.4%
Under $10k 7.2%
$10k–$15k 19.0%
$15k–$25k 19.6%
$25k–$35k 7.2%
$35k–$50k 12.1%
$50k–$75k 13.8%
$75k–$100k 15.0%
$100k–$150k 4.3%
$150k–$200k 0.6%
$200k+ 1.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.2%
$10k–$15k19.0%
$15k–$25k19.6%
$25k–$35k7.2%
$35k–$50k12.1%
$50k–$75k13.8%
$75k–$100k15.0%
$100k–$150k4.3%
$150k–$200k0.6%
$200k+1.2%
Median income$28,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 82.6%
$50k–$100k 13.0%
$150k–$200k 3.8%
$200k–$300k 0.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$23,900
Median rent / month$532
Owner occupied53.0%
Renter occupied47.0%
Vacant8.9%
Single-family detached73.2%
Large apartment buildings0.8%
Mobile homes15.0%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)4.38

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.2%
2000–20093.4%
1990–199919.4%
1980–198923.1%
1970–197914.2%
1960–196930.7%
1950–19593.1%
1940–19490.8%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom8.9%
2 bedrooms35.2%
3 bedrooms30.2%
4 bedrooms14.7%
5+ bedrooms10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle20.7%
1 vehicle40.1%
2 vehicles32.9%
3 or more6.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas4.0%
Electricity37.8%
Propane / LP gas40.9%
Fuel oil1.4%
Wood15.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5515.9%
Cohabiting couple288.1%
Male householder, no spouse10931.4%
Female householder, no spouse15544.7%
Households with children under 1819455.9%
Households with seniors (65+)12536.0%
Average household size4.25

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married73.4%51.1%
Married17.6%19.0%
Separated0.8%4.4%
Widowed4.5%13.0%
Divorced3.7%12.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%
Some HS, no diploma 19.0%
HS graduate 30.5%
Some college, no degree 26.6%
Associate's degree 1.3%
Bachelor's degree 7.7%
Graduate / professional 9.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher75.3%
Bachelor's or higher16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool438.6%
Kindergarten367.2%
Elementary school27254.5%
High school10621.2%
College / grad school428.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 79.8%
Agriculture & mining 5.9%
Other services 4.0%
Construction 2.8%
Public administration 2.5%
Retail trade 1.6%
Transportation & utilities 1.2%
Professional & management 1.2%
Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts40.8%
Service18.4%
Sales & office19.6%
Natural resources & construction7.8%
Production & transportation13.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector44.5%
Government49.2%
Self-employed0.3%
Unpaid family workers5.9%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.1%
Carpool13.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk15.9%
Work from home0.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)11.9

Poverty

All people 60.1%
Under 18 years 63.7%
18 and over 58.1%
Married-couple families 12.7%
Female-led households 54.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.3%
Retirement income4.0%
Supplemental Security20.7%
Cash public assistance6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP36.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity49.3%
High blood pressure36.2%
High cholesterol26.7%
Diabetes18.2%
Heart disease9.3%
Stroke6.6%
Asthma15.0%
Arthritis23.3%
Kidney disease4.8%
Pulmonary disease12.4%
Cancer4.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking45.5%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity40.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.4%
Depression20.0%
Fair or poor health31.6%
Poor mental health19.6%
Poor physical health19.2%
No health insurance20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.9%
Visited dentist41.8%
Cholesterol screening77.2%
Teeth loss43.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans283.0%
Disability%
Any disability9.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years8.4%
65 and over53.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance16.3%
Public insurance56.9%
No insurance27.3%
Uninsured under 1915.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,33890.8%
Spanish251.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,33090.2%
Born in same state1,33090.2%
Born in different state1,13977.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen1449.8%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access23.5%
Internet access76.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57572

What city is ZIP code 57572 in?

ZIP code 57572 is primarily assigned to Saint Francis, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57572 in?

ZIP code 57572 falls within Todd County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57572?

60% of residents in ZIP code 57572 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 57572 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 57572 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 57572?

Health data for ZIP code 57572 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (46%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 57572 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 57572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 57572 in?

ZIP code 57572 observes the CST timezone.

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