ZIP Code 57381 - Wessington South Dakota
Overview
ZIP Code 57381 is located in Wessington South Dakota. Portions of 57381 are also in Rose Hill Township and Sand Creek Township and Whiteside Township and Grand Township and Hulbert Township and Bates Township (Hand County) and Spring Lake Township (Hand County) and Nance Township and Wessington Township and Gilbert Township and Burr Oak Township. 57381 is primarily within Hand County, with some portions in Beadle County. Regionally, 57381 is located in the Sioux Falls Area.
ZIP Code 57381 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wessington |
| Primary County | Hand County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 426 |
| Area Code(s) | 605 |
| Current Time | CDT |
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57381 Demographics
57381 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Dakota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 57381 is White. The current unemployment level in 57381 is 2.2%.
| Population | 426 |
| Population Growth Rate | -21.77% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 234 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $68,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $168,820 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.87% |
57381 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 495 | 96.87% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 3.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
57381 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 26 | 7.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 50 | 15.11% |
| High School Diploma | 142 | 42.9% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 24 | 7.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 53 | 16.01% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 7.55% |
| Masters Degree | 11 | 3.32% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
57381 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.39841843, -98.71967316 |
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| Region | Sioux Falls Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Huron, SD |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 299 Square Miles |
57381 Schools
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57381 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 46n - James River Lowland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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