57382 ZIP Code — Wessington Springs, SD

Jerauld County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57382 is located in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, within Jerauld County. It covers approximately 438.10 square miles and serves a population of 1,141 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57382

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 $119,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($57,625) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57382 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,141

population

438.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57382 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57382

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57382. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wessington Springs	Acceptable
Wessington Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57312 Alpena (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,141
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	438.10 sq mi
Water area	4.91 sq mi
Latitude	44.1021
Longitude	-98.6793
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	50.7%	48.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	28.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	18.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,141

Population

People per sq mi

55.8

Median age

$57,625

Median household income

$49,039

Per capita income

$119,800

Median home value

$431

Median monthly rent

81.2%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

551

Housing units

22.7%

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

101

65–74

105

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	201	17.6%
18 and over	940	82.4%
65 and over	396	34.7%
Median age	55.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,096	94.9%
Two or more races	39	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.7%	48.9%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	27.0%	28.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	18.4%	20.1%
Over $200k	3.4%	4.3%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$57,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 9.7%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,800
Median rent / month	$431
Owner occupied	81.2%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	4.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	6.9%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	41.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	32.0%
Propane / LP gas	59.6%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	298	54.5%
Cohabiting couple	33	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	63	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	153	28.0%
Households with children under 18	98	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	45.2%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.5%	12.2%
Married	75.1%	60.8%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	1.3%	19.9%
Divorced	6.1%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	15.6%
Kindergarten	6	3.8%
Elementary school	86	53.8%
High school	35	21.9%
College / grad school	8	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.1%

Retail trade 16.8%

Agriculture & mining 15.0%

Public administration 6.5%

Professional & management 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Information 4.0%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Construction 2.5%

Other services 1.8%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.4%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	10.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.4%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	21.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	25.8%
Depression	14.3%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	9.4%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	70.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,068	93.6%
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)	1,131	99.1%
Born in same state	1,131	99.1%
Born in different state	895	78.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	0.9%
Not a US citizen	9	90.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	122	10.7%
Polish	104	9.1%
French	97	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	8.2%
English	29	2.5%
Dutch	13	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.9%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57382

What city is ZIP code 57382 in?

ZIP code 57382 is primarily assigned to Wessington Springs, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57382 in?

ZIP code 57382 falls within Jerauld County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57382 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 57382 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 57382 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 57382 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 57382 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 57382 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57382?

The median home value in ZIP code 57382 is $119,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 57382 in?

ZIP code 57382 observes the CST timezone.