57068 ZIP Code — Valley Springs, SD

Minnehaha County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57068 is located in Valley Springs, South Dakota, within Minnehaha County. It covers approximately 46.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,666 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57068

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 $217,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,908. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 57068 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

1,666

population

46.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57068 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57068

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Valley Springs	Acceptable
Valley Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57005 Brandon (3.6 mi) 57110 Sioux Falls (6.2 mi) 56138 Hills (7.2 mi) 56116 Beaver Creek (8 mi) 57103 Sioux Falls (9.4 mi) 57198 Sioux Falls (9.6 mi) 57186 Sioux Falls (9.6 mi) 57193 Sioux Falls (9.6 mi) 51241 Larchwood (9.6 mi) 57104 Sioux Falls (9.7 mi) 57108 Sioux Falls (11.3 mi) 57105 Sioux Falls (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,666
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	46.14 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	43.5731
Longitude	-96.5108
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	23.1%	38.0%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	35.0%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	22.8%	20.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,666

Population

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$106,908

Median household income

$45,080

Per capita income

$217,900

Median home value

$1,143

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

549

Housing units

23.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

212

45–54

163

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	392	23.5%
18 and over	1,274	76.5%
65 and over	250	15.0%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,577	92.7%
Hispanic or Latino	36	2.1%
Other race	36	2.1%
Two or more races	19	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	1%
Black or African American	9	0.5%
Asian	8	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	38.0%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	35.0%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	22.8%	20.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	4.2%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 41.2%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	41.2%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$106,908

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 26.6%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,900
Median rent / month	$1,143
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	88.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	7.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	35.7%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	25.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	23.1%
3 bedrooms	40.6%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	11.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.2%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	49.4%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.2%
Electricity	17.4%
Propane / LP gas	33.1%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	355	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	139	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	75	12.5%
Households with children under 18	188	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	177	29.5%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	20.2%
Married	48.2%	63.9%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	9.2%
Divorced	30.2%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 23.7%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	6.8%
Kindergarten	10	2.6%
Elementary school	217	56.4%
High school	101	26.2%
College / grad school	31	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 30.2%

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Retail trade 12.6%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.5%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Professional & management 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.4%

Public administration 2.3%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.7%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 2.3%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.7%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	31.5%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	20.7%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.9%
Depression	16.3%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	10.0%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	74.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	9.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	15.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	22.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,599	96.0%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,651	99.1%
Born in same state	1,651	99.1%
Born in different state	1,120	67.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.9%
Not a US citizen	12	80.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	271	16.3%
English	160	9.6%
Italian	135	8.1%
French	58	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	36	2.2%
Dutch	27	1.6%
Irish	6	0.4%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.0%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57068

What city is ZIP code 57068 in?

ZIP code 57068 is primarily assigned to Valley Springs, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57068 in?

ZIP code 57068 falls within Minnehaha County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57068 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 57068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57068 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 57068 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57068?

The median household income in ZIP code 57068 is $106,908, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 57068?

ZIP code 57068 has an estimated population of 1,666 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57068 in?

ZIP code 57068 observes the CST timezone.