Forestburg
Census-designated place in Sanborn County, South Dakota

Forestburg is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sanborn County, South Dakota, with 54 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,302 ft (397 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Letcher, 8.6 miles S.
- 54residents (2020 Census)
- 1,302 ftelevation · 397 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 102 / sq mipopulation density
- 57314ZIP code
About Forestburg
Forestburg is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Sanborn County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 54 at the 2020 census.
The community was named for a tract of forest near the original town site.
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- Median household income
- $125,083
- Median age
- 40.4
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Forestburg had 54 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 54 |
|---|---|
| Density | 102 per sq mi (39 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forestburg at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Sanborn County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 54 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.53 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0212° N, 98.1032° W |
| ZIP code | 57314 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4622100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forestburg
- Letcher8.6 mi S
- Woonsocket8.7 mi W
- Artesian9.0 mi E
- Upland Colony11.8 mi SE
- Fedora15.6 mi E
- Loomis15.8 mi S
- Lane16.3 mi W
- Storla16.6 mi SW
- Alpena17.3 mi NW
- Roswell20.2 mi E
- Mitchell20.5 mi S
- Carthage21.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Forestburg
What county is Forestburg in?
Forestburg is in Sanborn County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Forestburg, SD?
54 people lived in Forestburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forestburg, SD?
The ZIP code of Forestburg is 57314.
What is the elevation of Forestburg?
1,302 feet (397 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forestburg?
Letcher (8.6 mi), Woonsocket (8.7 mi), Artesian (9.0 mi), Upland Colony (11.8 mi), Fedora (15.6 mi).
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