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ZIP Code 57579

Mellette, South Dakota

FIPS 57579

Juniper

ZIP Code 57579 is in the top 13% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$61,000

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

85.6

Higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,277

Median Age

37.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$61,000

Lower than 90%

Median Property Tax

$911

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.08

Lower than 87%

Median Rent

$846

Near median

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

14.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

155.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

20.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

40

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

85.6

Higher than 78%

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 57579: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 57579?
The median home value in ZIP Code 57579 is $61,000, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 57579?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 57579 is $911, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 57579 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 57579 cost about 1.08× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 57579?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 57579 is $846 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 57579?
ZIP Code 57579 averages 48.9°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 40 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 57579 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 57579's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.6 (higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

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