57073 ZIP Code — Wakonda, SD

Clay County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57073 is located in Wakonda, South Dakota, within Clay County. It covers approximately 69.36 square miles and serves a population of 542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57073

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 $111,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,292. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 57073 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

542

population

69.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57073 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57073

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57073. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wakonda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57072 Volin (6.2 mi) 57014 Centerville (7 mi) 57037 Irene (11.7 mi) 57031 Gayville (12.5 mi) 57046 Mission Hill (12.5 mi) 57069 Vermillion (12.6 mi) 57070 Viborg (13 mi) 57004 Beresford (13.4 mi) 57021 Davis (18.5 mi) 68774 Saint Helena (18.7 mi) 57036 Hurley (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	542
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	69.36 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	43.0115
Longitude	-97.0620
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	54.0%	49.0%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	29.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.1%	20.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

542

Population

People per sq mi

52.7

Median age

$67,292

Median household income

$32,440

Per capita income

$111,200

Median home value

$642

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

196

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	145	26.8%
18 and over	397	73.2%
65 and over	202	37.3%
Median age	52.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	516	94.7%
Two or more races	19	3.5%
Black or African American	4	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.6%
Other race	2	0.4%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	49.0%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	29.8%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	16.1%	20.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.2%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 6.3%

$35k–$50k 15.6%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.2%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	6.3%
$35k–$50k	15.6%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	25.4%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$67,292

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 27.7%

$100k–$150k 29.6%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,200
Median rent / month	$642
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	15.3%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	10.7%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.1%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	14.0%
1939 or earlier	52.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	12.4%
3 bedrooms	58.7%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	35.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	45.9%
Propane / LP gas	45.9%
Fuel oil	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	43	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	50	24.4%
Households with children under 18	59	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	49.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.6%	9.5%
Married	53.0%	50.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.2%	26.7%
Divorced	17.2%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.5%

Graduate / professional 14.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	58	47.5%
High school	56	45.9%
College / grad school	7	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.0%

Education & healthcare 26.5%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Construction 9.7%

Professional & management 6.2%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Retail trade 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.8%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.1%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	23.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	21.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 87.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.8%
Depression	14.2%
Fair or poor health	10.3%
Poor mental health	9.2%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.2%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.2%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	510	94.1%
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)	538	99.3%
Born in same state	538	99.3%
Born in different state	416	76.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.7%
Not a US citizen	1	25.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	96	17.7%
Italian	75	13.8%
French	45	8.3%
Arab	39	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	33	6.1%
English	2	0.4%
German	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57073

What city is ZIP code 57073 in?

ZIP code 57073 is primarily assigned to Wakonda, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57073 in?

ZIP code 57073 falls within Clay County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57073 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 57073 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 57073 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 57073 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57073?

The median home value in ZIP code 57073 is $111,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 57073?

ZIP code 57073 has an estimated population of 542 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57073 in?

ZIP code 57073 observes the CST timezone.