57069 ZIP Code — Vermillion, SD
Clay County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57069 is located in Vermillion, South Dakota, within Clay County. It covers approximately 169.27 square miles and serves a population of 12,872 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.
About ZIP code 57069
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $52,052. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
12,872
population
169.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57069 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57069
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57069. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Vermillion | Acceptable |
| Vermillion | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
68792 Wynot (10.4 mi)
57031 Gayville (10.6 mi)
57073 Wakonda (12.6 mi)
68757 Newcastle (13.8 mi)
57072 Volin (14.3 mi)
68774 Saint Helena (16.3 mi)
57014 Centerville (17.5 mi)
68736 Fordyce (17.6 mi)
57025 Elk Point (17.8 mi)
57046 Mission Hill (18 mi)
57004 Beresford (18.2 mi)
68739 Hartington (19.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 12,872 |
| Population density | 76 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 46 |
| County FIPS | 027 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 169.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.97 sq mi |
| Latitude | 42.8368 |
| Longitude | -96.9929 |
| 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 | 50.6% | 49.0% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 29.8% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.6% | 16.1% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
12,872
Population
76
People per sq mi
23.6
Median age
$52,052
Median household income
$29,080
Per capita income
$213,000
Median home value
$751
Median monthly rent
46.9%
Home ownership
23.8%
Poverty rate
9.1%
Unemployment
2,786
Housing units
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
301
Under 5
313
292
5–9
304
313
10–14
325
990
15–19
1,029
1,549
20–24
1,611
819
25–34
852
515
35–44
536
362
45–54
377
216
55–59
225
306
60–64
319
381
65–74
397
173
75–84
180
92
85+
95
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,091 | 16.2% |
| 18 and over | 10,781 | 83.8% |
| 65 and over | 1,318 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 23.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.4%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.7%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Black or African American
1.9%
Other race
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,990 | 83.4% |
| Two or more races | 494 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 486 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 445 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 312 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 194 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.6% | 49.0% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.3% | 29.8% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.6% | 16.1% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 5.1% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
10.8%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
5.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.4% |
| Median income | $52,052 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.5%
$50k–$100k
5.3%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
18.9%
$200k–$300k
27.6%
$300k–$500k
19.6%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,000 |
| Median rent / month | $751 |
| Owner occupied | 46.9% |
| Renter occupied | 53.1% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
| Single-family detached | 48.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.9% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 54.9% |
| Electricity | 32.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,652 | 35.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 586 | 12.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,198 | 25.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,223 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,127 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 855 | 18.4% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 59.8% | 58.0% |
| Married | 31.4% | 30.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
26.8%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
21.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 212 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 975 | 16.0% |
| High school | 442 | 7.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,342 | 71.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.9%
Retail trade
15.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.7%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Professional & management
5.0%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Information
2.9%
Other services
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Construction
1.8%
Public administration
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.2% |
| Service | 23.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.4% |
| Government | 27.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.8% |
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 12.7% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.4 |
Poverty
All people
23.8%
Under 18 years
15.6%
18 and over
25.8%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
35.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.9% |
| Retirement income | 16.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| High blood pressure | 20.0% |
| High cholesterol | 21.3% |
| Diabetes | 5.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 14.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.9% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 23.7% |
| No physical activity | 18.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.4% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 8.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 6.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 68.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 492 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 12.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.4% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,258 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 182 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 112 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,304 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 12,276 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 6,392 | 49.7% |
| Foreign born | 28 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 568 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 114 | 20.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,875 | 14.6% |
| Polish | 1,165 | 9.1% |
| French | 924 | 7.2% |
| Dutch | 453 | 3.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 387 | 3% |
| English | 239 | 1.9% |
| German | 40 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57069
What city is ZIP code 57069 in?
ZIP code 57069 is primarily assigned to Vermillion, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57069 in?
ZIP code 57069 falls within Clay County, South Dakota.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57069?
24% of residents in ZIP code 57069 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 57069?
ZIP code 57069 has an estimated population of 12,872 residents, with a density of 76 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 57069?
The median household income in ZIP code 57069 is $52,052, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57069?
The median home value in ZIP code 57069 is $213,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 57069 in?
ZIP code 57069 observes the CST timezone.