ZIP Code 57242 Demographics & Data

Hazel, SD (ZIP Code 57242) Data Profile

South Dakota

Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 57242

ZIP Code 57242 is associated with the city of Hazel in South Dakota (Hamlin County) in the U.S. The 57242 ZIP Code has a median age of 23.8 years, and 7.4% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 1% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $67,083. In this South Dakota region, an estimated 19.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $22,004. The current population estimate is 537.

Population in 57242

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 57242 is 537.

Hazel, SD

The 57242 ZIP Code is associated with Hazel, SD in Hamlin County.

Area Codes associated with 57242

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 57242 include 605.

Sunrise / Sunset in 57242

Sunrise: 7:34 am
Sunset: 6:59 pm
Sunrise in 57242 7:34 am
Sunrise in 57242 6:59 pm

Weather forecast for 57242

This Afternoon's forecast for 57242: Sunny, with a high near 73. West northwest wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Current air quality in 57242

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 57242 Fair

Internet in 57242

An estimated 97.0% of households in ZIP Code 57242 have a computer, while about 92.1% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 57242

In ZIP Code 57242, males make up an estimated 52.5% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 47.5%.

Health Insurance in 57242

Approximately 7.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 57242 (Hazel, SD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 57242

The median household income in ZIP Code 57242 is $67,083, while the region's mean household income is $76,839. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,004. The per capita income in ZIP Code 57242 of $22,004 is approximately 28.5% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $30,773. An estimated 0.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 91.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 29.3% of the population in 57242 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 26.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 57242 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 57242

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 0.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 26.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 29.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 1.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 25.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.5%
$200,000 or more per year 0.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 57242

In ZIP Code 57242, 97.2% of the population graduated high school, while 19.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.9% in this Hamlin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 57242

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 40.9%
Some college, no degree 26.3%
Associate's degree 10.1%
Bachelor's degree 12.1%
Graduate or professional degree 7.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 57242

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 57242, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 1.5% of 57242 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 57242 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.6%), followed by Black or African American (0.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 57242

Industry Percent
White 99.6%
Black or African American 0.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 57242

Residents of ZIP Code 57242 are younger than average. The median age of 23.8 years in ZIP Code 57242 is approximately 37.53% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 60.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 7.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 57242 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.2% of 57242 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 57242

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.6%
5 to 9 years 12.3%
10 to 14 years 9.3%
15 to 19 years 13.2%
20 to 24 years 10.6%
25 to 34 years 6.7%
35 to 44 years 9.5%
45 to 54 years 15.3%
55 to 59 years 5.0%
60 to 64 years 5.8%
65 to 74 years 1.1%
75 to 84 years 2.4%
85 years and over 0.2%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 57242 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 57242

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 57242 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 57242 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 57242 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 57242

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 57242

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 57242

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 57242, an estimated 64.9% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.3% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989 in this Hamlin County region.

Age of Housing in 57242

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 6.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 0.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 2.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 2.9%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.4%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 64.9%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 57242

In 57242, 78.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 26.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 15.9 minutes. Approximately 32.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 57242 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 10.9% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 57242 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 57242

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 32.0%
Construction 9.1%
Manufacturing 10.9%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 9.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.8%
Information 0.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 2.5%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.9%
Other services, except public administration 6.5%
Public administration 0.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 57242

In ZIP Code 57242, 99.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hamlin County region.

Language Spoken in 57242

Language Spoken Percent
English only 99.4%
Spanish 0.2%
Other Indo-European languages 0.4%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.0%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 57242 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 57242 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes electricity rates in 57242 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 57242

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 57242 9.51¢/kWh 7.63¢/kWh 12.09¢/kWh
South Dakota 13.68¢/kWh 10.86¢/kWh 8.6¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 57242

Month ZIP Code 57242 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.14 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.09 3 6.31
Mar 4.61 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.66 5.13 7.3
May 5.74 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.86 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.61 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.31 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.84 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.68 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.71 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.88 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 57242. This visualizes solar power levels in 57242 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.