57201 ZIP Code
Watertown, South dakota
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 57201 |
| City/Town: | Watertown |
| County: | Codington |
| State: | South dakota |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,119 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,761 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,143 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,164 |
| Median Home Value: | $213,300 |
| Land Area: | 319.1 sq miles
826.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 14.0 sq miles
36.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 44.9367, -97.0928 |
Population Information (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,119 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,243 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,876 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,413 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,678 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,826 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,882 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,571 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,342 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,194 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,004 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,712 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,775 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,567 | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,536 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 619 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $213,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $865 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,164 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,237 | 92.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 927 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,373 | 65.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,864 | 34.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,749 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 615 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 883 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,876 | 38.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,206 | 18.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,516 | 14.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,514 | 14.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,139 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (57201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,761 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,882 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,608 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,143 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,499 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,235 | 98.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 234 | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,448 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,559 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,752 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 894 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,073 | 92.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 169 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 625 | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 149 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 211 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 892 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 336 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 902 | 3.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 500 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 296 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (57201 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 578 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 416 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 889 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 738 | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,667 | 14.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,987 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,823 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,987 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 642 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 510 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (57201 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,217 | 85.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 854 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 69 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 115 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 172 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 658 | 4.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 13.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (57201 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 725 | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 946 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,398 | 16.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 571 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,015 | 14.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 448 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 253 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 701 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 563 | 4.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,868 | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,319 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 803 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 625 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,878 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,507 | 74.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,316 | 28.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,851 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (57201 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,635 | 76.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,414 | 30.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,426 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 227 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 225 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 763 | 6.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (57201 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,111 | 66.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 582 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 240 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 662 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 534 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 321 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 787 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 927 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (57201 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 94 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,469 | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,932 | 15.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,579 | 13.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,185 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,057 | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 630 | 5.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 897 | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 488 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,833 | 15.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (57201 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 292 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,270 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,623 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,662 | 30.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,514 | 20.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 803 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (57201 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,684 | 59.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 449 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,849 | 34.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 71 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 96 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 88 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (57201 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 648 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,054 | 27.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,299 | 38.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,236 | 28.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (57201 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 466 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 499 | 6.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 999 | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,444 | 19.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,977 | 26.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,462 | 19.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 488 | 6.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 38 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (57201 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,409 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $492 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $865 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,237 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,311 | 47.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,238 | 19.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,571 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,521 | 22.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,968 | 26.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,409 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (57201 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,869 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,817 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,503 | 50.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 424 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 993 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,531 | 23.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (57201 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,257 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 485 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 375 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,572 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,473 | 23.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,352 | 21.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,024 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,766 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,729 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,962 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 166 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,412 | 47.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,384 | 46.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (57201 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,122 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,751 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,914 | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,747 | 46.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 894 | 23.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 90 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (57201 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,627 | 98.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 187 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 492 | 263.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 492 | 263.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 492 | 263.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 38 | 20.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 92 | 49.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 293 | 156.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 5.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (57201 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,706 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,081 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 625 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 212 | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 250 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 11 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 152 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (57201 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,237 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,113 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Watertown, SD57201