57072 ZIP Code — Volin, SD

Yankton County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57072 is located in Volin, South Dakota, within Yankton County. It covers approximately 74.55 square miles and serves a population of 529 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57072

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 $145,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,563. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 57072 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

529

population

74.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57072 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57072

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57072. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Volin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57073 Wakonda (6.2 mi) 57046 Mission Hill (6.3 mi) 57037 Irene (8.7 mi) 57031 Gayville (9 mi) 57014 Centerville (12.5 mi) 57070 Viborg (12.7 mi) 68774 Saint Helena (14 mi) 57069 Vermillion (14.3 mi) 57078 Yankton (14.5 mi) 57067 Utica (16.4 mi) 68736 Fordyce (18 mi) 68792 Wynot (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	529
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	74.55 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	42.9908
Longitude	-97.1809
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	33.2%	40.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	48.8%	38.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.1%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

529

Population

People per sq mi

41.0

Median age

$66,563

Median household income

$36,520

Per capita income

$145,600

Median home value

$983

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

4.9%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

206

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	23.8%
18 and over	403	76.2%
65 and over	80	15.1%
Median age	41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	490	91.9%
Two or more races	37	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	40.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	48.8%	38.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	17.1%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	4.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 15.0%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	15.0%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$66,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 28.4%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,600
Median rent / month	$983
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	94.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	2.3%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	59.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	8.0%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	14.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	48.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.3%
Propane / LP gas	64.6%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	25	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	84	34.1%
Female householder, no spouse	39	15.9%
Households with children under 18	65	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	28.9%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	25.0%
Married	46.2%	50.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.4%
Divorced	25.4%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 16.7%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	4.9%
Kindergarten	3	2.4%
Elementary school	69	56.1%
High school	39	31.7%
College / grad school	6	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.9%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Agriculture & mining 12.8%

Construction 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Retail trade 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Public administration 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Professional & management 1.5%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.2%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	21.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 4.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	9.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	30.4%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.3%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	9.9%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.0%
Public insurance	25.0%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	510	96.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	529	100.0%
Born in same state	529	100.0%
Born in different state	436	82.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	137	25.9%
Italian	58	11%
English	43	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	41	7.8%
Dutch	28	5.3%
Arab	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.5%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57072

What city is ZIP code 57072 in?

ZIP code 57072 is primarily assigned to Volin, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57072 in?

ZIP code 57072 falls within Yankton County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57072 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 57072 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57072?

The median home value in ZIP code 57072 is $145,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 57072?

ZIP code 57072 has an estimated population of 529 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57072?

The median household income in ZIP code 57072 is $66,563, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57072 in?

ZIP code 57072 observes the CST timezone.