| City: | Badger, South Dakota |
| County: | Kingsbury County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:48:16 AM |
| Population: | 140 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 605 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 44.4779, -97.2090 |
| Land Area: | 5.578 sq mi |
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Badger is a small town in eastern South Dakota's Kingsbury County with 140 residents spread across just over 2 square miles. At 53.8 years old, the median age here is notably higher than typical for rural South Dakota. This isn't a college town or young workforce center. It's a quiet agricultural community where 86% of residents are over 18 and only one child under 18 lives within the ZIP boundaries.
Despite its PO Box classification, Badger has limited street delivery through a combination of one city carrier route and one rural route serving 28 addresses. The town's street grid centers on East and West Main Street, with 11 streets total including numbered avenues (2nd, 3rd, 5th) and a quirky outlier: West Guantanamo Street. However, this is designated a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery available, which means the 65 PO Boxes at the post office handle most residential mail for the 63 occupied homes.
The economic profile shows a working-class community. Median household income stands at $67,857, with per capita income at $22,806. The workforce is diverse: 66 workers are in transportation, warehousing, or utilities, 30 in education or healthcare, and 23% work from home. Home values are modest at a median of $76,000, and most residents (54 of 63 households) own rather than rent. The housing stock skews old, with 71 units built before 1939.
The post office maintains 65 PO Boxes for 63 households, a 1.03 adoption rate that suggests light regional service beyond town limits. With only 3 business establishments employing 10 people and 7 business delivery points, this is primarily a residential community. Most of the 140 residents live in owner-occupied single-family homes in a town that's remained stable and small for generations.
Street names follow a simple directional grid centered on Main Street, with one unusual name: West Guantanamo Street.
ZIP Code 57214 has 140 residents and 63 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 53.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.9% male and 47.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.9%, much higher than the state average of 80.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 140Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 162Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 25.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $65,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 63Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $70,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.18Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 65 | 67 | 55 | 50 | 57 | 55 | 57 | 48 | 54 | 61 | 137 | 176 | 171 | 162 |
| Decennial Census | 75 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 140 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.8
Male Median Age: 51
Female Median Age: 54.3
| 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 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| Female | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 3 |
| White: | 137 | 96.48% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 2.11% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.41% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 74 | 52.86% | 51.0 years |
| Females: | 66 | 47.14% | 54.3 years |
| Total: | 140 | 100% | 53.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 155 | 95.68% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 1.23% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 3.09% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 3.09% |
| Total Population: | 162 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 157 | 96.91% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 3.09% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $65,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $6,250 (10.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,344. Family households earn a median of $70,833 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,833). By gender, male median income is $46,250 and female is $45,417, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $833 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.9%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.4%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,750 | $61,875 | $53,125 | $51,667 | $51,250 | $55,000 | $56,250 | $60,179 | $62,656 | $69,000 | $62,344 | $56,250 | $67,857 | $65,000 |
| Median Family Income | $56,250 | $51,250 | $57,500 | $53,125 | $51,250 | $51,875 | $36,250 | $0 | $33,750 | $84,583 | $72,188 | $66,250 | $68,929 | $70,833 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $72,727 | $75,521 | $28,125 | $29,375 | $29,375 | $28,125 | $28,125 | $0 | $23,750 | $0 | $53,750 | $31,250 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,250 | $44,375 | $43,750 | $43,750 | $0 | $31,000 | $31,458 | $31,667 | $31,528 | $40,781 | $43,750 | $41,429 | $42,500 | $46,250 |
| Median Female Income | $73,295 | $75,729 | $29,583 | $29,167 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,563 | $33,750 | $0 | $45,417 |
| Employed: | 79 | 66.95% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 5.93% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 32 | 27.12% |
| Total: | 118 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 24 | 30.38% |
| Service: | 11 | 13.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 7.59% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 18.99% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 29.11% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 79 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $70,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $7,500 (12.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.67% (34.48% with a mortgage, 65.52% free-and-clear) and renters 3.33% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $62,500 | $63,500 | $63,300 | $62,800 | $62,900 | $65,000 | $59,400 | $58,300 | $55,600 | $57,700 | $63,000 | $66,700 | $76,000 | $70,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 20 | 33.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 38 | 63.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 3.33% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 60 | 85.71% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 14.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 54 | 77.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 22.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 85.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 9.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (72.97%). College enrollment is 5.41%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 1.92% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 12.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 43 | 41.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 17 | 16.35% |
| Associate's degree: | 20 | 19.23% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 8.65% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 89 | 85.58% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 8.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 108 | 55.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 76 | 38.78% |
| No Insurance: | 12 | 6.12% |
| Total: | 196 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 184 | 93.88% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 16.7% | 10.0% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
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: | 2 | 5.41% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 27 | 72.97% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 16.22% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 5.41% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2 | 5.41% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 33 | 89.19% |
ZIP Code 57214 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $497,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 82Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $110,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $497,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 57214 is located in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ). This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 57214. It covers 5.578 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.775 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.578 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.775 sq miSource: 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: | 4603060Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Badger town; South DakotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 57214 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 February 1, 2026.