🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

57323

Carthage

ZIP Code 57323 is a standard zip code serving Carthage, Carthage, South Dakota (SD), in Miner County, United States. It has an estimated population of 215 with a median household income of $35,313. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 44.149600
Longitude: -97.711600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 90.07 mi²
Water Area: 0.32 mi²
Population Density: 2.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 44.195464°N, 44.073181°S, -97.571203°E, -97.850982°W

With 215 residents spread across 90.07 square miles, this area has a population density of 2.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

215

Population

5th percentile

$35,313

Median Income

15th percentile

$34,600

Median Home Value

90.07 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 57323 is $35,313, and the median home value is $34,600. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

186

Total Units

109

Occupied Units

58.6%

Occupancy Rate

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