🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

57256

Ortley

ZIP Code 57256 is a standard zip code serving Ortley, Ortley, South Dakota (SD), in Roberts County, United States. It has an estimated population of 127 with a median household income of $50,000. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: South Dakota (SD)
County: Roberts
City: Ortley
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 45.265700
Longitude: -97.192500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 28.67 mi²
Water Area: 0.24 mi²
Population Density: 4.0 people per mi² (5th percentile)
Bounding Box: 45.335663°N, 45.188251°S, -97.144077°E, -97.226307°W

With 127 residents spread across 28.67 square miles, this area has a population density of 4.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

127

Population

$50,000

Median Income

55th percentile

$85,400

Median Home Value

25th percentile

28.67 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 57256 is $50,000, and the median home value is $85,400.

Housing

Total Units

Occupied Units

75.0%

Occupancy Rate

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