The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57442 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,031 a month.
ZIP 57442 — Gettysburg
The housing market in 57442 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand from local buyers. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the limited supply of available homes in this rural market.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living and strong community ties.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 7.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 9.1% — 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 4.5%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 57442, Potter County SD
Crime rates in Gettysburg are significantly lower than the national average, with property and violent crime incidents remaining rare in this rural community.
The area is served by the Gettysburg School District, which maintains a stable reputation for small class sizes and community-focused educational outcomes.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and winter weather, with standard insurance coverage generally available for residential properties.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and regional services, with limited large-scale industrial development and a focus on maintaining existing infrastructure.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Potter County, with rates determined by local mill levies that fund school districts and municipal services.
Commuting is primarily by personal vehicle, with most residents working within the immediate Gettysburg area or traveling to nearby regional hubs.
Residents enjoy access to local parks, nearby Lake Oahe for fishing and boating, and community-based recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with limited turnover in the existing stock.
The economy is anchored by the agricultural sector, including crop production and livestock, supported by local retail and public services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with US Highway 212 serving as the primary corridor for regional access.
Development is focused on small-scale residential improvements and maintaining the rural character of the town.
Potter County utilizes a standard market-value assessment approach for property taxation, updated periodically to reflect local sales trends.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-hazard environment typical of rural South Dakota.
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.
Central community space for local events and recreation.
Major regional reservoir providing fishing, boating, and camping opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.