57262 ZIP Code — Sisseton, SD

Roberts County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57262 is located in Sisseton, South Dakota, within Roberts County. It covers approximately 335.92 square miles and serves a population of 5,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57262

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 $116,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $49,125. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57262 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.

5,389

population

335.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sisseton	Acceptable
Sisseton	Acceptable
Sisseton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

56219 Browns Valley (9 mi) 56211 Beardsley (11.2 mi) 57255 New Effington (13.1 mi) 57257 Peever (13.7 mi) 57224 Claire City (15.4 mi) 57260 Rosholt (16.9 mi) 57279 Wilmot (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,389
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	335.92 sq mi
Water area	12.38 sq mi
Latitude	45.6890
Longitude	-96.9312
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	56.3%	50.2%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	32.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	14.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,389

Population

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$49,125

Median household income

$27,498

Per capita income

$116,900

Median home value

$584

Median monthly rent

52.5%

Home ownership

23.5%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

1,177

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

250

Under 5

242

253

5–9

246

206

10–14

200

204

15–19

197

180

20–24

175

335

25–34

324

287

35–44

279

303

45–54

293

120

55–59

117

136

60–64

131

273

65–74

264

127

75–84

124

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,656	30.7%
18 and over	3,733	69.3%
65 and over	911	16.9%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 58%

White 36%

Two or more races 4.2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3,141	58%
White	1,950	36%
Two or more races	226	4.2%
Black or African American	45	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	26	0.5%
Other race	22	0.4%
Asian	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	50.2%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	32.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	14.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$49,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.7%

$50k–$100k 24.9%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,900
Median rent / month	$584
Owner occupied	52.5%
Renter occupied	47.5%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	82.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	14.1%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	39.6%
4 bedrooms	21.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	48.2%
Propane / LP gas	42.0%
Fuel oil	5.4%
Wood	1.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	669	37.6%
Cohabiting couple	122	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	402	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	586	32.9%
Households with children under 18	703	39.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	624	35.1%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.9%	38.9%
Married	35.7%	32.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.8%
Widowed	2.8%	11.2%
Divorced	11.2%	16.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 35.9%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 16.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	5.6%
Kindergarten	67	4.9%
Elementary school	732	53.4%
High school	369	26.9%
College / grad school	127	9.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.8%

Public administration 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Retail trade 5.0%

Construction 4.5%

Professional & management 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.5%
Government	27.6%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.4

Poverty

All people 23.5%

Under 18 years 36.1%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 44.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	274	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.9%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	25.9%
Uninsured under 19	20.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,897	90.9%
Spanish	54	1.1%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,379	99.8%
Born in same state	5,354	99.4%
Born in different state	4,403	81.7%
Foreign born	25	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	834	15.5%
Italian	126	2.3%
French	84	1.6%
Arab	40	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.7%
Irish	26	0.5%
German	17	0.3%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	84.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57262

What city is ZIP code 57262 in?

ZIP code 57262 is primarily assigned to Sisseton, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57262 in?

ZIP code 57262 falls within Roberts County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57262 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 57262 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57262?

24% of residents in ZIP code 57262 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57262?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 57262?

The median home value in ZIP code 57262 is $116,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 57262 in?

ZIP code 57262 observes the CST timezone.