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Roslyn town, SD

ZIP Code 57261 — Roslyn town, SD Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
297
Median Income
$43,125
-43% vs US avg
Home Value
$114,300
-67% vs US avg
Median Rent
$421
-64% vs US avg
Median Age
53.8 yrs
+38% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
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Location
Coordinates
45.5456, -97.4996
Elevation
1,810 ft
Land Area
67.6 sq mi
Water Area
9.1 sq mi (12% water)

At a glance

Population
297
Density
N/A
Median income
$43,125
-43% vs US avg
Home value
$114,300
-67% vs US avg
Median rent
$421
-64% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 57261

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What to know about ZIP 57261

ZIP code 57261 covers Roslyn, SD in Day County with a population of about 297.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 53.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 605; U.S. House district SD-00; the SIOUX FALLS (MITCHELL) media market.

Local search focus: Tribal

Roslyn, SD is tagged as a Tribal Nation community context (place names indicate a tribal nation community). Local search often includes tribal government offices, public safety, and Indian Health Service (IHS) / wellness topics alongside standard ZIP demographics.

Income and economy in Roslyn, SD

Median household income in ZIP 57261 is about $43,125 — about 43% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.7%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 14.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 15.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 78.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 57261

Median home value is about $114,300 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $421 (about 64% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 63.1% (about 2.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 57261 in Roslyn, SD, a household would need roughly $31,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $734. That sits below the local median household income ($43,125), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Roslyn town, SD as Very Low (composite score 27.6), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are wildfire (77.9) and flood (20.0). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Roslyn town, SD show little to no average snow and around 25.0 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 18 for ZIP 57261 (Roslyn town, SD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport ABR (45.2 miles (72.7 km)) · Sisseton Wahpeton College (21.3 miles (34.2 km)) · Pipestone National Monument (120.5 miles (194.0 km)) · VA: Aberdeen VA Clinic (46.5 miles (74.9 km))

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