57537 Zip Code, Hayes

Crime Rate & Statistics

A

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Hayes

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate
Low 105 / 300 High
Violent Crime 88
12% below national avg
Property Crime 55
45% below national avg
City Ranking
0%
safer than other
Hayes zip codes

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Is 57537 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 57537 in Hayes, SD has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 105, which is 5% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Hayes.

Looking at specific crime types, assault is the most elevated concern (index: 125, 25% above average), while vehicle theft is the lowest risk (index: 24). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk
Assault · Index 125 (25% above avg)
Lowest Risk
Vehicle Theft · Index 24 (76% below avg)

57537 Crime Breakdown

Crime indices compared to national average (100) and Hayes city average. Higher values mean more crime.

Crime Type Index vs National Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder
47 -53% Low
Assault
125 +25% Moderate
Robbery
77 -23% Low
Rape
101 +1% Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary
110 +10% Moderate
Larceny / Theft
30 -70% Low
Vehicle Theft
24 -76% Low

57537 Crime Map

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57537 Demographics & Context

Population
215
Median Income
$68,969
Home Value
$114,340
Median Age
43
Pop. Density
1/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 14.5%
Graduate Degree 4.3%

Housing

84%
16%
Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 87.5%
Black 0.5%
Hispanic 0.3%
Asian 0%
57537 Crime Map
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Hayes Crime Statistics
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 57537, Hayes?

Zip code 57537 in Hayes, SD has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 105, which is 5% above the national average. Zip code 57537 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Hayes.

Is Zip code 57537 a safe neighborhood in Hayes?

Zip code 57537 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Hayes, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Assault (index: 125), while Vehicle Theft is the lowest risk (index: 24). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Hayes.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 57537?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 57537 is Assault, with a crime index of 125 (25% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 57537?

Zip code 57537 has a population of approximately 215. The median household income is $68,969. The median home value is $114,340. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 57537 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 57537's overall crime rate is 5% above the national average (index 105 vs 100). Within Hayes, it is safer than 0% of neighborhoods. For the most accurate picture, review the per-crime-type breakdown above, as some categories may differ significantly from the overall trend.

Crime data sourced from FBI UCR reports and local law enforcement agencies. Crime indices use 100 as the national average. Updated April 2026.