57538 Zip Code, Herrick

Crime Rate & Statistics

Very safe zip code — well below-average crime rates

Safer than 0% of zip codes in Herrick

Safety at a Glance

Overall Crime Moderate

Low 144 / 300 High

Violent Crime 140

40% above national avg

Property Crime 111

11% above national avg

City Ranking

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Is 57538 a Safe Zip Code?

Yes — this zip code is very safe. Zip code 57538 in Herrick, SD has a safety grade of A. The overall crime index is 144, which is 44% above the national average of 100. This zip code is safer than 0% of zip codes in Herrick.

Looking at specific crime types, murder is the most elevated concern (index: 145, 45% above average), while larceny / theft is the lowest risk (index: 72). Violent crime is a particular area of concern relative to property crime in this zip code.

Highest Risk

Murder · Index 145 (45% above avg)

Lowest Risk

Larceny / Theft · Index 72 (28% below avg)

57538 Crime Breakdown

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

Crime Type	Index	vs National	vs Herrick	Risk Level
Violent Crime
Murder	145	+45%	N/A	Moderate
Assault	136	+36%	N/A	Moderate
Robbery	141	+41%	N/A	Moderate
Rape	138	+38%	N/A	Moderate
Property Crime
Burglary	144	+44%	N/A	Moderate
Larceny / Theft	72	-28%	N/A	Low
Vehicle Theft	116	+16%	N/A	Moderate

57538 Crime Map

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57538 Demographics & Context

Population

384

Median Income

$51,550

Home Value

$62,499

Median Age

Pop. Density

3/mi²

Education

Bachelor's Degree 15.1%

Graduate Degree 2.7%

Housing

68%

32%

Owner-occupied Renter-occupied

Racial Demographics

White 88.1%

Black 0.1%

Hispanic 0.4%

Asian 0%

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Herrick Crime Statistics

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the crime rate in Zip code 57538, Herrick?

Zip code 57538 in Herrick, SD has a crime safety grade of A as of 2026. The overall crime index is 144, which is 44% above the national average. Zip code 57538 is safer than 0% of neighborhoods in Herrick.

Is Zip code 57538 a safe neighborhood in Herrick?

Zip code 57538 is generally considered a safe neighborhood in Herrick, earning a crime grade of A. The highest concern is Murder (index: 145), while Larceny / Theft is the lowest risk (index: 72). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Herrick.

What type of crime is most common in Zip code 57538?

The most prevalent crime type in Zip code 57538 is Murder, with a crime index of 145 (45% above the national average). Violent crime is a particular concern in this neighborhood relative to property crime.

What are the demographics of Zip code 57538?

Zip code 57538 has a population of approximately 384. The median household income is $51,550. The median home value is $62,499. Research shows that economic factors can correlate with crime rates, though many other variables play a role in neighborhood safety.

How does Zip code 57538 crime compare to the national average?

Zip code 57538's overall crime rate is 44% above the national average (index 144 vs 100). Within Herrick, 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.