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Marshall County
Veblen, SD
57270
57270 ZIP Code — Veblen, SD
Marshall County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57270 is located in
Veblen ,
South Dakota ,
within Marshall County .
It covers approximately 162.46 square miles and serves a population of
758 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 605 .
About ZIP code 57270
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 $83,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
The gap between median ($49,688) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 57270 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
758
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
46
County FIPS
091
Geography
Land area
162.46 sq mi
Water area
3.87 sq mi
Latitude
45.8336
Longitude
-97.3558
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
605
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
34.6%
41.7%
$50k – $100k
34.2%
39.5%
33.8%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
20.8%
20.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.1%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$49,688
Median household income
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 189 24.9% 18 and over 569 75.1% 65 and over 211 27.8% Median age 37.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
14.8%
Group Count % White 378 41.2% Hispanic or Latino 160 17.4% Other race 142 15.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 136 14.8% Two or more races 102 11.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
34.6%
41.7%
$50k – $100k
34.2%
39.5%
33.8%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
20.8%
20.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.1%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.3% $10k–$15k 5.7% $15k–$25k 5.7% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 16.2% $50k–$75k 17.7% $75k–$100k 7.5% $100k–$150k 14.3% $150k–$200k 0.8% $200k+ 9.1% Median income $49,688
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,300 Median rent / month $577 Owner occupied 66.4% Renter occupied 33.6% Vacant 33.1% Single-family detached 78.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.8% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 6.3% 1990–1999 3.3% 1980–1989 13.1% 1970–1979 25.3% 1960–1969 13.4% 1950–1959 2.3% 1940–1949 2.8% 1939 or earlier 31.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 14.9% 2 bedrooms 34.6% 3 bedrooms 35.4% 4 bedrooms 6.8% 5+ bedrooms 8.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.2% 1 vehicle 36.2% 2 vehicles 24.5% 3 or more 32.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 36.6% Propane / LP gas 57.0% Fuel oil 6.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 140 52.8% Cohabiting couple 8 3.0% Male householder, no spouse 64 24.2% Female householder, no spouse 53 20.0% Households with children under 18 72 27.2% Households with seniors (65+) 137 51.7% Average household size 2.86
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.5% 25.4% Married 61.6% 53.8% Separated 1.4% 3.7% Widowed 6.3% 11.4% Divorced 8.1% 5.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.7%
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.2% Bachelor's or higher 17.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 2.3% Kindergarten 3 1.7% Elementary school 97 55.1% High school 17 9.7% College / grad school 55 31.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
27.7%
Education & healthcare
17.9%
Public administration
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Professional & management
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.1% Service 25.6% Sales & office 19.6% Natural resources & construction 22.5% Production & transportation 10.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.4% Government 10.2% Self-employed 9.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.1% Carpool 18.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.9% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
46.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.4% Retirement income 27.5% Supplemental Security 6.4% Cash public assistance 6.8% Food stamps / SNAP 11.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.4% High blood pressure 25.7% High cholesterol 28.3% Diabetes 8.1% Heart disease 5.6% Stroke 2.6% Asthma 7.8% Arthritis 18.3% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 4.5% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 15.2% Binge drinking 24.3% No physical activity 22.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 27.4% Depression 12.9% Fair or poor health 10.7% Poor mental health 10.2% Poor physical health 7.7% No health insurance 19.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.8% Visited dentist 65.0% Cholesterol screening 85.3% Teeth loss 13.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 45 7.9%
Disability % Any disability 10.2% Under 18 0.5% 18–64 years 11.5% 65 and over 16.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.8% Public insurance 37.9% No insurance 12.1% Uninsured under 19 1.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 687 90.6% Spanish 92 13.4% Other Indo-European 92 13.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 629 83.0% Born in same state 626 82.6% Born in different state 366 48.3% Foreign born 3 0.4% Naturalized citizen 129 17.0% Not a US citizen 31 24.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 168 22.2% English 68 9% Italian 47 6.2%
Ancestry Count % French 26 3.4% Dutch 10 1.3% Norwegian 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.0% Internet access 83.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57270
What city is ZIP code 57270 in?
ZIP code 57270 is primarily assigned to Veblen, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57270 in?
ZIP code 57270 falls within Marshall County, South Dakota.
Does ZIP code 57270 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 57270 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 57270 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 57270 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57270?
The median home value in ZIP code 57270 is $83,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 57270?
ZIP code 57270 has an estimated population of 758 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 57270 in?
ZIP code 57270 observes the CST timezone.
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