PlainZIP

Bonesteel, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57317

Gregory County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

526
1/sq mi
$50,833
Median income
$95,000
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bonesteel pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57317 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bonesteel, Gregory County, South Dakota, home to just 526 residents across 404.6 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 57317 reports a modest median household income of $50,833 (34% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $25,065. The poverty rate stands at 30.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. The typical home here is valued at $95,000 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of $533 monthly, and 60.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is -. To put 57317 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Gregory County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 57317, Bonesteel, SD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

526

Population

404.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57317?

39.4

Median Age

62.5%

Male

37.5%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 71.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 15.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,833

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$25,065

Per Capita Income

30.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57317 ranks nationally

Bonesteel, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,833 15th percentile higher than 15% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

264

Total Housing Units

194

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.3%
Renter 39.7%

$95,000

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$533

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 57317, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,275,000.

17

Businesses

156

Employees

$4.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 57317 vs 57571 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
57571 Saint Charles, SD 14 6.3 mi

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Pop: 1,900
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Pop: 1,094
57529 standard
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Pop: 395
57538 standard
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Pop: 322
57335 standard
Fairfax, SD
Pop: 244
57571 standard
Saint Charles, SD
Pop: 14

Related Areas

Gregory County Bonesteel, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57317 in? ▼
ZIP code 57317 (Bonesteel) is located in Gregory County, South Dakota. Gregory County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/gregory-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57317? ▼
ZIP code 57317 in Bonesteel, SD has a population of 526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57317? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57317 is $50,833, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57317? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57317 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57317? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57317 is White at 71.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57317? ▼
ZIP code 57317 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57317? ▼
In ZIP code 57317, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57317? ▼
In ZIP code 57317, approximately 60.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57317? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57317 is 30.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.