ZIP Code 57438 - Faulkton South Dakota
Overview
ZIP Code 57438 is located in Faulkton South Dakota. Portions of 57438 are also in Brentwood Colony and Evergreen Colony and Blumengard Colony and Thunderbird Colony and Bryant Township (Faulk County) and Lafoon Township and Tamworth Township and Enterprise Township (Faulk County) and Freedom Township and Myron Township and Saratoga Township and Centerville Township (Faulk County) and Pulaski and Arcade Township and Orient Township and Hillsdale Township and Irving Township and Emerson Township and Southwest Faulk and O'Neil Township. 57438 is entirely within Faulk County. Regionally, 57438 is located in the Sioux Falls Area.
ZIP Code 57438 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Faulkton |
| Primary County | Faulk County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 1,034 |
| Area Code(s) | 605 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 57438 Map
57438 Demographics
57438 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 57438 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 57438 is White. The current unemployment level in 57438 is 2.2%.
| Population | 1,034 |
| Population Growth Rate | -25% |
| Population Density | 3 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 595 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $66,172 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $347,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 98.99% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.33% |
57438 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,077 | 98.99% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 11 | 1.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
57438 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 364 | 98.11% |
| Black | 2 | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
57438 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 40 | 4.43% |
| Bachelor Degree | 81 | 8.98% |
| High School Diploma | 353 | 39.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 1.55% |
| GED or Alternate | 35 | 3.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 158 | 17.52% |
| Associates Degree | 165 | 18.29% |
| Masters Degree | 34 | 3.77% |
| Professional Degree | 7 | 0.78% |
| Doctorate Degree | 15 | 1.66% |
57438 Geography
| Coordinates | 45.0712204, -99.13124847 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 57438 | Brentwood ColonyEvergreen ColonyBlumengard ColonyThunderbird ColonyBryant Township (Faulk County)Lafoon TownshipTamworth TownshipEnterprise Township (Faulk County)Freedom TownshipMyron TownshipSaratoga TownshipCenterville Township (Faulk County)PulaskiArcade TownshipOrient TownshipHillsdale TownshipIrving TownshipEmerson TownshipSouthwest FaulkO'Neil Township |
| Region | Sioux Falls Area |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 411 Square Miles |
57438 Schools
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57438 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 46n - James River Lowland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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