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Clear Lake city, SD
ZIP 57226 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Clear Lake city, SD (57226)
Median Income
$71,250
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+113
Wealth inflow
Population
1,834
Unemployment
0.7%
3.0pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 113 for ZIP 57226 (Clear Lake city, SD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.
Historical Trends in 57226 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 3.8%, median income fell 14.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 1.3%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,250 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| Establishments | 77 |
| Employees | 742 |