Java

Town in Walworth County, South Dakota

Java is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, with 121 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,096 ft (639 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Selby, 7.2 miles W.

121residents (2020 Census)
2,096 ftelevation · 639 m
0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
246 / sq mipopulation density
57452ZIP code

About Java

Java is a town in Walworth County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 121 at the 2020 census.

Java derives its name from Java coffee, and Coffee Town was an early variant name. Java received its name from railroad crews on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Line who would stop for coffee in the town prior to the railroad's relocation in 1908.

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Median household income: $38,750
Median home value: $54,200
Median age: 54.8

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Java, SD population

Java had 121 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census	121
Density	246 per sq mi (95 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Java at a glance

State	South Dakota (SD)
County	Walworth County
Type	Town
Population	121 (2020)
Land area	0.49 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Elevation	2,096 ft (639 m)
Coordinates	45.5038° N, 99.8839° W
ZIP code	57452
Census code (GEOID)	4632460

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Java

What county is Java in?

Java is in Walworth County, South Dakota.

What is the population of Java, SD?

121 people lived in Java at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Java, SD?

The ZIP code of Java is 57452.

What is the elevation of Java?

2,096 feet (639 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Java?

Selby (7.2 mi), Bowdle (11.6 mi), Lowry (13.8 mi), Akaska (16.6 mi), Mound City (17.8 mi).

Last updated: November 14, 2026