Wessington Springs ZIP Code List — Jerauld County, SD
There is one unique ZIP code in Wessington Springs, South Dakota and it is 57382. Area code: 605.
1
ZIP codes
438.10
sq mi land
4.91
sq mi water
605
area code
Wessington Springs, SD ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Wessington Springs, SD (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,141
Population
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
36
Under 5
37
16
5–9
17
34
10–14
36
17
15–19
17
5
20–24
6
65
25–34
67
46
35–44
48
47
45–54
49
56
55–59
58
43
60–64
45
101
65–74
105
56
75–84
58
37
85+
39
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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
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% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| 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 | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.8% |
| 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% |
| 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
What is the ZIP code for Wessington Springs, SD?
Wessington Springs, SD has one ZIP code: 57382.
What is the main ZIP code for Wessington Springs, SD?
The primary ZIP code for Wessington Springs, SD is 57382. The city uses area code 605 for phone service.
What county is Wessington Springs, SD in?
Wessington Springs is located in Jerauld County, South Dakota.
How many ZIP codes are in Wessington Springs, SD?
Wessington Springs, SD has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code should I use for mailing packages to businesses in downtown Wessington Springs?
All businesses and residences in downtown Wessington Springs use the ZIP code 57382, which is the only ZIP code serving the city.
What is the ZIP code for the Wessington Springs area near the historic mineral springs that the city is named after?
The Wessington Springs mineral springs area and surrounding neighborhoods all fall within ZIP code 57382, which covers the entire city of Wessington Springs in Jerauld County.