The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57642 sells for about $112,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $586 a month.
ZIP 57642 — Bridger
The housing market in 57642 is characterized by low price points and high vacancy rates, reflecting broader economic challenges in the region. Limited inventory and high poverty levels contribute to a stagnant market environment with minimal appreciation. Investors should exercise caution due to high tenant risk and limited liquidity.
This ZIP is primarily suited for local residents and those seeking low-cost housing, as the high poverty and unemployment rates present significant challenges for outside investors.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 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 23.9% · poverty 43.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 3.1%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 57642, Corson County SD
Local schools are primarily served by the McLaughlin School District, which faces challenges typical of rural, high-poverty areas in South Dakota.
The area is subject to extreme weather conditions including severe winter storms and high winds, which influence local property insurance premiums.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy heavily reliant on public sector employment and agricultural support services.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Corson County; the area lacks significant special district overlays like MUDs or PIDs common in urban centers.
Recreation is primarily focused on outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by high vacancy rates and elevated tenant risk, with limited institutional investor presence.
The economy is largely driven by the public sector, tribal administration, and agricultural operations.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles due to the lack of public transit infrastructure in this rural region.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently under construction in this ZIP.
Corson County utilizes a standard county-wide assessment process for property tax valuation.
Parcels are primarily subject to school district and county-level taxation with no complex special utility districts.
Property insurance costs are influenced by the region's exposure to severe weather events and rural fire risks.
Data retrieved from 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.
The ZIP is located within the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, providing significant cultural and historical context.
Proximity to the Missouri River provides regional access for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.