| City: | Brookings, South Dakota |
| Names to Avoid: | Sd State Univ, South Dakota State Univ |
| County: | Brookings County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 3:24:43 PM |
| Population: | 1,604 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 605 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 44.3201, -96.7828 |
| Land Area: | 0.332 sq mi |
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South Dakota State University, the state's largest public research institution, operates under dedicated ZIP code 57007 in Brookings, South Dakota. Founded in 1881 as a land-grant university, SDSU has maintained this postal designation for over two decades. The university serves more than 10,000 students across 200 fields of study, with a strong emphasis on agriculture, engineering, and nursing programs that reflect its land-grant mission.
The campus spans 0.37 square miles in Brookings County, with the 2020 Census counting 1,604 residents within this ZIP. The median age of 19.5 years confirms the student residential population, and 99.5% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, indicating dormitory housing. Mail reaches campus through 115 distinct delivery codes, routing to academic buildings, residence halls, and administrative offices including the Hilton M. Briggs Library and Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Census ACS data shows the Educational/Healthcare sector employing the largest share of workers within this ZIP, consistent with a major research university. The university supports initiatives like the Wokini Initiative for American Indian student success and operates the Wintrode Student Success Center. Brookings serves as the valid mailing city for all correspondence to SDSU's campus facilities.
| Population: | 1,604 |
| Median Age: | 19.5 |
| Housing Units: | 8 |
| Establishments: | 3 |
| Employment: | 288 |
| Residential: | 319 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 57007 has 1,604 residents and 8 households (average 1.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.5 years, significantly younger than the state (37.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (50.3%). Largest groups are White (91.6%, much higher than the state average of 80.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.4%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,604Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,365Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 319Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,831.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.40Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,629 | 2,366 | 2,365 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,604 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.5
Male Median Age: 19.6
Female Median Age: 19.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 578 | 211 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 628 | 175 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,206 | 386 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,470 | 91.42% |
| Black: | 39 | 2.43% |
| Hispanic:* | 39 | 2.43% |
| Asian: | 26 | 1.62% |
| American Indian: | 28 | 1.74% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 0.37% |
| Total: | 1,608 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 796 | 49.63% | 19.6 years |
| Females: | 808 | 50.37% | 19.5 years |
| Total: | 1,604 | 100% | 19.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,315 | 97.89% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 0.17% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21 | 0.89% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 25 | 1.95% |
| Total Population: | 2,365 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,319 | 98.05% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 46 | 1.95% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($72,421), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $8,000 and female is $30,469, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $22,469 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 46.0%, which is far less than the state rate (67.5%). The unemployment rate is 19.3%, which is far worse than the state rate (3.0%). The largest occupation group is Service (35.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,283 | $8,036 | $8,000 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,526 | $30,469 |
| Employed: | 877 | 37.08% |
| Unemployed: | 210 | 8.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,278 | 54.04% |
| Total: | 2,365 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 140 | 15.96% |
| Service: | 312 | 35.58% |
| Sales and Office: | 197 | 22.46% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 84 | 9.58% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 144 | 16.42% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 877 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (31.10%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.30%). Private coverage is 95.40%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (21.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,257 | 93.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 68 | 2.83% |
| No Insurance: | 79 | 3.29% |
| Total: | 2,404 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,325 | 96.71% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,365 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,365 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 57007 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 311 people with an annual payroll of $11,478,000. USPS data shows 319 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 319Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,110Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 319Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,064,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $11,478,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 311Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 57007 is located in Brookings County, South Dakota, within the Brookings, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15100). This Micro area has a population of 34,968 people, about 4.59% of whom live in ZIP Code 57007. It covers 0.332 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Brookings, SDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 34,968Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.332 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | No DistrictsSource: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4607580Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brookings city; South DakotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 57007 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.