57384 ZIP Code — Wolsey, SD

Beadle County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57384 is located in Wolsey, South Dakota, within Beadle County. It covers approximately 202.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57384

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 $148,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,595. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 38% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57384 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,156
population
202.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57384 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57384

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City Status
Wolsey Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57381 Wessington (13.2 mi) 57399 Huron (14.1 mi) 57348 Hitchcock (15.1 mi) 57350 Huron (15.7 mi) 57312 Alpena (16.7 mi) 57373 Saint Lawrence (18.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,156
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 005
Geography
Land area 202.04 sq mi
Water area 0.12 sq mi
Latitude 44.4224
Longitude -98.4880
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 42.6% 46.6% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 35.3% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 14.7% 20.1%
Over $200k 2.4% 3.3% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,156
Population
6
People per sq mi
37.9
Median age
$61,595
Median household income
$31,142
Per capita income
$148,800
Median home value
$644
Median monthly rent
81.7%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
0.8%
Unemployment
381
Housing units
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
38
Under 5
39
59
5–9
60
31
10–14
32
56
15–19
56
17
20–24
18
53
25–34
53
75
35–44
75
36
45–54
37
62
55–59
62
36
60–64
37
84
65–74
85
19
75–84
20
8
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1830826.6%
18 and over84873.4%
65 and over22419.4%
Median age37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%
Two or more races 0.8%
Black or African American 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,14699.1%
Two or more races90.8%
Black or African American10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.6% 46.6% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 31.8% 35.3% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 23.2% 14.7% 20.1%
Over $200k 2.4% 3.3% 4.4%
Under $10k 2.8%
$10k–$15k 2.6%
$15k–$25k 10.1%
$25k–$35k 3.3%
$35k–$50k 17.8%
$50k–$75k 21.1%
$75k–$100k 12.6%
$100k–$150k 20.1%
$150k–$200k 5.9%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.8%
$10k–$15k2.6%
$15k–$25k10.1%
$25k–$35k3.3%
$35k–$50k17.8%
$50k–$75k21.1%
$75k–$100k12.6%
$100k–$150k20.1%
$150k–$200k5.9%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$61,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.3%
$50k–$100k 26.9%
$100k–$150k 10.9%
$150k–$200k 1.4%
$200k–$300k 18.6%
$300k–$500k 26.1%
$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$148,800
Median rent / month$644
Owner occupied81.7%
Renter occupied18.3%
Vacant7.0%
Single-family detached89.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes4.8%
Median rooms6.8
Avg household size (owned)2.83

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–201910.7%
2000–20095.0%
1990–19995.2%
1980–198914.8%
1970–197916.8%
1960–196912.4%
1950–19597.8%
1940–19494.8%
1939 or earlier21.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.2%
1 bedroom0.9%
2 bedrooms28.1%
3 bedrooms30.3%
4 bedrooms21.1%
5+ bedrooms17.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.3%
1 vehicle18.5%
2 vehicles34.0%
3 or more45.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas34.2%
Electricity23.4%
Propane / LP gas33.7%
Fuel oil1.4%
Wood1.4%
Solar3.7%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26662.3%
Cohabiting couple133.0%
Male householder, no spouse6815.9%
Female householder, no spouse8018.7%
Households with children under 1813030.4%
Households with seniors (65+)16739.1%
Average household size2.71

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married23.1%18.1%
Married62.4%66.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed1.3%9.3%
Divorced13.2%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%
Some HS, no diploma 3.2%
HS graduate 30.9%
Some college, no degree 14.3%
Associate's degree 18.7%
Bachelor's degree 18.4%
Graduate / professional 5.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.7%
Bachelor's or higher23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3812.2%
Kindergarten247.7%
Elementary school12941.3%
High school8126.0%
College / grad school4012.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.4%
Agriculture & mining 16.2%
Construction 9.4%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Retail trade 8.9%
Professional & management 8.4%
Public administration 7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%
Other services 5.7%
Transportation & utilities 4.4%
Wholesale trade 2.9%
Finance & real estate 2.7%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.9%
Service11.5%
Sales & office15.2%
Natural resources & construction17.7%
Production & transportation18.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector66.8%
Government15.9%
Self-employed17.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone74.8%
Carpool12.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk6.8%
Work from home5.9%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)19.7

Poverty

All people 5.7%
Under 18 years 7.5%
18 and over 5.1%
Married-couple families 4.1%
Female-led households 5.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.7%
Retirement income12.6%
Supplemental Security4.9%
Cash public assistance1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP8.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.1%
High blood pressure31.2%
High cholesterol31.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart disease6.9%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.1%
Arthritis23.9%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease5.6%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.1%
Binge drinking19.6%
No physical activity20.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.9%
Depression14.6%
Fair or poor health10.2%
Poor mental health9.7%
Poor physical health8.3%
No health insurance11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.9%
Visited dentist70.0%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss12.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans556.5%
Disability%
Any disability6.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years4.2%
65 and over20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.9%
Public insurance31.8%
No insurance4.0%
Uninsured under 192.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,07993.3%
Spanish100.9%
Other Indo-European50.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,15599.9%
Born in same state1,15599.9%
Born in different state95382.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish1119.6%
French615.3%
Italian514.4%
AncestryCount%
English363.1%
Arab282.4%
Dutch100.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.9%
Internet access87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57384

What city is ZIP code 57384 in?

ZIP code 57384 is primarily assigned to Wolsey, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57384 in?

ZIP code 57384 falls within Beadle County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57384 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 57384 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57384 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 57384 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57384?

The median home value in ZIP code 57384 is $148,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 57384?

ZIP code 57384 has an estimated population of 1,156 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57384 in?

ZIP code 57384 observes the CST timezone.

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