FY2027 Small Area FMR · Castlewood, SD
ZIP 57223 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 57223 (Castlewood, SD) is $1,320 a month, up 12.8% from FY2026. That is 30% above the Deuel County, SD area-wide FMR of $1,014.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 57223 sits in the Deuel County, SD area
Of the 10 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 57223 has the 1st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Deuel County, SD is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,014 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,320 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 57223 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Hamlin County, SD (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $920 | $828 – $1,012 | $706 | $810 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $909 – $1,111 | $827 | $890 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,188 – $1,452 | $1,014 | $1,170 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,566 – $1,914 | $1,404 | $1,540 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,740 | $1,566 – $1,914 | $1,599 | $1,550 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,320 needs about $52,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $101,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $80,950. ZIP code 57223 lies mainly in Hamlin County and Deuel County. See the Deuel County, SD county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 57223?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 57223 are $920 (studio), $1,010 (1 BR), $1,320 (2 BR), $1,740 (3 BR) and $1,740 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 57223?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 57223 that range is $1,188 to $1,452 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 57223?
The FY2026 income limits of the Deuel County, SD area apply: median family income $101,200, low-income (80%) limit $80,950 for a family of four.