Wasta town, SD

ZIP 57791 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Wasta town, SD (57791)

Median Income

$41,250

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

Wealth inflow

Population

137

Unemployment

9.7%

6.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 8 for ZIP 57791 (Wasta 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

9.7%+163% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

3.2%-72% vs US avg

Establishments

Employees

~1 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Wholesale trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining15.4%
Manufacturing6.2%
Wholesale trade18.5%
Retail trade16.9%
Transportation, utilities7.7%
Information10.8%
Education, health care, social4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.7%
Public administration12.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 57791 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 22.6%, median income rose Infinity% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased Infinity%.

Median Income

$41,250

-45% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate