The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57528 sells for about $145,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $813 a month.
ZIP 57528 — Colome
The housing market in 57528 remains stable with low transaction volume typical of a rural agricultural community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by limited inventory and steady demand from local residents.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle, including agricultural workers and retirees who prioritize space and affordability over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% 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 3.2% · poverty 17.9% — 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 4.8%/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 57528, Tripp County SD
The area is served by rural district schools with limited extracurricular offerings but stable, small-class-size environments.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk and occasional severe wind events; property insurance premiums are rising in line with broader South Dakota trends.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agriculture and ranching, with limited new commercial infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; there are no state income taxes, and agricultural land may qualify for special valuation.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle with a mean travel time of approximately 21.9 minutes to local employment hubs.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and access to regional prairie landscapes.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily serving local workers and agricultural staff.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, specifically cattle ranching and dryland farming.
Transportation is exclusively via regional highway networks with no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this rural ZIP.
The Tripp County Director of Equalization manages assessments based on annual market value reviews.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide emergency service assessments.
Insurance availability is stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather-related loss history.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov for ZCTA 57528.
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.
Hosts local community events and agricultural exhibitions.
Provides access to regional hunting and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.