57472 ZIP Code — Selby, SD

Walworth County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57472 is located in Selby, South Dakota, within Walworth County. It covers approximately 282.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,077 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57472

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 $107,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,056. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 57472 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,077

population

282.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57472 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57472

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57472. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Selby	Acceptable
Selby	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57452 Java (12.8 mi) 57631 Glenham (13.2 mi) 57646 Mound City (18 mi) 57450 Hoven (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,077
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	282.79 sq mi
Water area	15.29 sq mi
Latitude	45.4203
Longitude	-100.1190
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	42.3%	48.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	30.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	16.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,077

Population

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$58,056

Median household income

$28,226

Per capita income

$107,000

Median home value

$892

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

444

Housing units

20.9%

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	286	26.6%
18 and over	791	73.4%
65 and over	256	23.8%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%

Other race 2.7%

Black or African American 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	948	84.9%
Two or more races	49	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	39	3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	3.2%
Other race	30	2.7%
Black or African American	14	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	48.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	30.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	16.6%	16.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.8%	4.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 10.8%

$75k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	10.8%
$75k–$100k	23.0%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$58,056

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 31.5%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,000
Median rent / month	$892
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.4%
Median rooms	6.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.8%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.3%
Fuel oil	3.5%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	250	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	12	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	91	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	47	11.8%
Households with children under 18	128	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	143	35.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	16.7%
Married	58.1%	59.2%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	15.0%
Divorced	14.0%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.3%
Kindergarten	36	15.2%
Elementary school	103	43.5%
High school	77	32.5%
College / grad school	18	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.2%

Education & healthcare 15.3%

Public administration 12.7%

Retail trade 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Construction 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 1.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.4%
Government	21.8%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.5%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.4%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 4.2%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	13.5%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	9.1%
Poor physical health	9.4%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	31.0%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	999	92.8%
Spanish	21	2.1%
Other Indo-European	20	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,041	96.7%
Born in same state	1,041	96.7%
Born in different state	781	72.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	36	3.3%
Not a US citizen	2	5.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	121	11.2%
French	54	5%
Italian	38	3.5%
Arab	27	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	15	1.4%
English	6	0.6%
Dutch	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57472

What city is ZIP code 57472 in?

ZIP code 57472 is primarily assigned to Selby, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57472 in?

ZIP code 57472 falls within Walworth County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57472 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 57472 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57472?

The median home value in ZIP code 57472 is $107,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 57472?

ZIP code 57472 has an estimated population of 1,077 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57472?

The median household income in ZIP code 57472 is $58,056, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57472 in?

ZIP code 57472 observes the CST timezone.