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ZIP Code 57234

Hamlin, South Dakota

FIPS 57234

Juniper

ZIP Code 57234 is in the top 1% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 37th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$173,000

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

113%

Higher than 100% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

86.4

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,339

Median Age

37.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$173,000

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$2,307

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.1

Lower than 73%

Median Rent

$763

Lower than 63%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

113%

Higher than 100%

Recession Drop %

3.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

78.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

4.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

41.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

8.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

186.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

26

Annual Snowfall (in)

60.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

86.4

Higher than 80%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 57234: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 57234?
The median home value in ZIP Code 57234 is $173,000, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 57234?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 57234 is $2,307, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 57234 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 57234 cost about 2.1× the median household income, lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 57234?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 57234 is $763 a month, lower than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 57234?
Home prices in ZIP Code 57234 have moved 113% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 57234?
ZIP Code 57234 averages 41.7°F year-round, summer highs near 78.4°F, winter lows around 4.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 60.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 57234 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 57234's FEMA National Risk Index score is 86.4 (higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →