The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57271 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 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 57271 — Vienna
The housing market in ZIP 57271 is characterized by extremely low inventory and minimal sales volume, typical of a rural agricultural community. Prices have seen modest appreciation consistent with regional trends, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with no significant development or economic shifts expected in the near term.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, particularly agricultural workers or those looking for affordable housing away from urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% 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 2.2% · poverty 20.7% — 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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 57271, Clark County SD
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks including severe thunderstorms and winter storms; insurance availability remains stable but premiums are sensitive to regional hail and wind exposure.
The local economy is primarily driven by agricultural production and small-scale rural services with limited new commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; South Dakota does not impose a state personal income tax, which benefits local property owners.
Commutes are exclusively by private vehicle, with residents typically traveling to larger regional hubs like Watertown or Clark for employment.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and local community park spaces.
The rental market is extremely thin with very low turnover and limited institutional investor presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, including crop farming and livestock operations.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles via state and county highway networks.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently planned for this rural area.
The Clark County Director of Equalization manages assessments based on annual market value reviews.
Parcels are served by local school districts and county-level emergency service districts.
Property insurance is available through standard carriers, though rural locations may face higher premiums due to distance from fire stations.
South Dakota is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement to buyers.
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.
Small local green space serving the immediate community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.