The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57274 sells for about $217,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $655 a month.
ZIP 57274 — Webster
The housing market in 57274 is experiencing steady price appreciation driven by low inventory and consistent demand for affordable rural housing. While sales volume remains low, the market is characterized by stable, long-term ownership patterns and limited new construction activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable small-town lifestyle with strong community ties and proximity to outdoor recreation.
Median prices moved up 17.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.8% · poverty 11.6% — 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 7.3%/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 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 57274, Day County SD
The area is served by the Webster Area School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular diversity compared to larger urban districts.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with standard insurance coverage typically available for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven primarily by local agriculture, healthcare, and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Day County, South Dakota, based on the property's market value; there are no state-level personal income taxes.
Commutes are primarily local within Webster, with minimal traffic congestion and limited public transit options available.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including fishing and boating at nearby lakes, local parks, and community-focused sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and small families.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, regional healthcare services, and local government administration.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US Highway 12 serving as the primary regional corridor.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide property tax assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration in the region.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Popular destination for fishing and water recreation.
Central community space for local events and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.