57272 ZIP Code — Wallace, SD

Codington County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57272 is located in Wallace, South Dakota, within Codington County. It covers approximately 43.61 square miles and serves a population of 208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57272

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 $151,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $81,250.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 20% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

208

population

43.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57272 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57272

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wallace	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57235 Florence (8 mi) 57217 Bradley (9.1 mi) 57236 Garden City (12.1 mi) 57243 Henry (12.2 mi) 57273 Waubay (17 mi) 57274 Webster (17.4 mi) 57201 Watertown (17.8 mi) 57225 Clark (18 mi) 57263 South Shore (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	208
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	43.61 sq mi
Water area	1.92 sq mi
Latitude	45.0867
Longitude	-97.4328
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	32.1%	45.0%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	62.8%	34.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	17.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

208

Population

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

$81,250

Median household income

$23,218

Per capita income

$151,800

Median home value

$528

Median monthly rent

66.1%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

32.8%

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	76	36.5%
18 and over	132	63.5%
65 and over	17	8.2%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	206	99%
Two or more races	2	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	45.0%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	62.8%	34.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	17.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 27.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	32.3%
$100k–$150k	27.4%
Median income	$81,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.4%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 36.6%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$151,800
Median rent / month	$528
Owner occupied	66.1%
Renter occupied	33.9%
Vacant	34.0%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	30.9%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	25.5%
2 bedrooms	7.4%
3 bedrooms	19.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	31.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.2%
2 vehicles	19.4%
3 or more	56.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	29.0%
Propane / LP gas	53.2%
Wood	12.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	77.4%
Cohabiting couple	2	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	3	4.8%
Female householder, no spouse	9	14.5%
Households with children under 18	37	59.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	13	21.0%
Average household size	3.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	4.1%
Married	78.3%	84.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.0%
Divorced	1.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 14.8%

Some college, no degree 29.7%

Associate's degree 20.3%

Bachelor's degree 32.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	32.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	4.2%
Elementary school	34	70.8%
High school	8	16.7%
College / grad school	4	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 39.0%

Public administration 24.8%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Professional & management 10.5%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Other services 3.8%

Retail trade 1.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.8%
Service	2.9%
Sales & office	28.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	47.6%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	21.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.3%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	20.4%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.9

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.7%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	22.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	10.9%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	71.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	47.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.1%
Public insurance	15.4%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	176	84.6%
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)	208	100.0%
Born in same state	208	100.0%
Born in different state	149	71.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	116	55.8%
French	9	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	1.9%
German	3	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.8%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57272

What city is ZIP code 57272 in?

ZIP code 57272 is primarily assigned to Wallace, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57272 in?

ZIP code 57272 falls within Clark County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57272 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 57272 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57272?

The median home value in ZIP code 57272 is $151,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 57272?

ZIP code 57272 has an estimated population of 208 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57272?

The median household income in ZIP code 57272 is $81,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57272 in?

ZIP code 57272 observes the CST timezone.