57579 ZIP Code — White River, SD

Mellette County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57579 is located in White River, South Dakota, within Mellette County. It covers approximately 630.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,346 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57579

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $50,505. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57579 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,346
population
630.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57579 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57579

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57579. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
White River Acceptable
White River Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57560 Norris (13.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,346
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 095
Geography
Land area 630.09 sq mi
Water area 1.29 sq mi
Latitude 43.6237
Longitude -100.8975
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 60.4% 66.1% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 30.3% 24.5% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 7.7% 8.4% 20.1%
Over $200k 1.6% 1.1% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,346
Population
2
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$50,505
Median household income
$18,331
Per capita income
$58,900
Median home value
$775
Median monthly rent
61.7%
Home ownership
42.6%
Poverty rate
8.5%
Unemployment
343
Housing units
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
40
58
5–9
65
69
10–14
77
41
15–19
46
46
20–24
52
60
25–34
66
67
35–44
74
59
45–54
66
42
55–59
47
44
60–64
49
73
65–74
81
38
75–84
43
4
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1839929.6%
18 and over94770.4%
65 and over24318.1%
Median age35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 60.6%
White 33.4%
Two or more races 5.3%
Black or African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native81660.6%
White44933.4%
Two or more races715.3%
Black or African American50.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 60.4% 66.1% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 30.3% 24.5% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 7.7% 8.4% 20.1%
Over $200k 1.6% 1.1% 4.4%
Under $10k 13.5%
$10k–$15k 8.1%
$15k–$25k 3.4%
$25k–$35k 10.3%
$35k–$50k 12.3%
$50k–$75k 21.6%
$75k–$100k 21.4%
$100k–$150k 4.7%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k13.5%
$10k–$15k8.1%
$15k–$25k3.4%
$25k–$35k10.3%
$35k–$50k12.3%
$50k–$75k21.6%
$75k–$100k21.4%
$100k–$150k4.7%
$150k–$200k2.9%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$50,505

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.6%
$50k–$100k 35.9%
$100k–$150k 3.2%
$150k–$200k 14.7%
$200k–$300k 4.4%
$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$58,900
Median rent / month$775
Owner occupied61.7%
Renter occupied38.3%
Vacant18.4%
Single-family detached62.9%
Large apartment buildings0.6%
Mobile homes32.9%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)3.24

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.4%
2000–20097.6%
1990–199911.8%
1980–198911.4%
1970–197922.4%
1960–196920.4%
1950–19596.2%
1940–19495.8%
1939 or earlier8.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.6%
2 bedrooms33.7%
3 bedrooms37.5%
4 bedrooms17.4%
5+ bedrooms7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.9%
1 vehicle32.2%
2 vehicles20.4%
3 or more42.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.5%
Electricity23.8%
Propane / LP gas56.8%
Fuel oil2.9%
Wood14.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family15939.1%
Cohabiting couple399.6%
Male householder, no spouse6816.7%
Female householder, no spouse14134.6%
Households with children under 1813232.4%
Households with seniors (65+)18044.2%
Average household size3.20

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married33.1%37.0%
Married40.8%34.1%
Separated0.0%2.9%
Widowed6.4%8.7%
Divorced19.6%17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%
Some HS, no diploma 8.6%
HS graduate 38.2%
Some college, no degree 18.0%
Associate's degree 13.3%
Bachelor's degree 10.8%
Graduate / professional 3.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher83.7%
Bachelor's or higher14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool195.3%
Kindergarten267.2%
Elementary school22963.4%
High school5314.7%
College / grad school349.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%
Agriculture & mining 18.9%
Construction 9.7%
Public administration 8.0%
Other services 3.5%
Retail trade 2.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts47.3%
Service29.0%
Sales & office11.1%
Natural resources & construction12.3%
Production & transportation0.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector36.0%
Government39.9%
Self-employed24.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone67.3%
Carpool22.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.9%
Work from home4.9%
Other means0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)14.3

Poverty

All people 42.6%
Under 18 years 57.8%
18 and over 36.5%
Married-couple families 9.4%
Female-led households 70.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.6%
Retirement income15.5%
Supplemental Security18.4%
Cash public assistance6.1%
Food stamps / SNAP25.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.3%
High blood pressure38.1%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes17.1%
Heart disease11.5%
Stroke6.5%
Asthma12.2%
Arthritis30.5%
Kidney disease5.1%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking32.4%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.0%
Depression17.4%
Fair or poor health25.1%
Poor mental health15.0%
Poor physical health16.4%
No health insurance17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.2%
Visited dentist45.4%
Cholesterol screening84.7%
Teeth loss30.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans707.4%
Disability%
Any disability12.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.5%
65 and over35.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance26.1%
Public insurance52.2%
No insurance27.1%
Uninsured under 193.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,27194.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,346100.0%
Born in same state1,346100.0%
Born in different state1,05478.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French634.7%
Italian544%
Arab483.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch131%
Polish110.8%
English60.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access30.2%
Internet access82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57579

What city is ZIP code 57579 in?

ZIP code 57579 is primarily assigned to White River, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57579 in?

ZIP code 57579 falls within Mellette County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57579?

43% of residents in ZIP code 57579 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57579?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 57579 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 57579 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57579?

The median home value in ZIP code 57579 is $58,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 57579 in?

ZIP code 57579 observes the CST timezone.

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