The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57373 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 57373 — St. Lawrence
The housing market in 57373 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural agricultural community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with minimal price volatility.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and individuals employed in the agricultural sector.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 4.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 57373, Sanborn County SD
The area is served by rural district schools which generally maintain small class sizes and community-focused programming.
The region is subject to seasonal wildfire risks and high-wind events common to the South Dakota plains.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agricultural operations and small-scale service businesses.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; South Dakota does not impose a state personal income tax.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with most residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and access to regional prairie parklands.
The rental market is limited with low turnover and primarily consists of single-family housing stock.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, livestock production, and essential local services.
Transportation is exclusively via regional highway networks with no public transit infrastructure.
Development is currently limited to small-scale residential maintenance and agricultural infrastructure improvements.
The Sanborn County assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state guidelines.
Parcels are subject to county-level property tax levies and local school district funding requirements.
Insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including hail and wind damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.