ZIP Code 57317

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Bonesteel · Gregory County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57317 in Bonesteel, South Dakota has a population of 526. The median household income is $50,833, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $95,000, 66% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 404.6 square miles in Bonesteel, Gregory County, South Dakota. The area is home to 526 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 57317 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57317 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $95,000 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $533 per month, and 60.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Gregory County, so you can benchmark 57317 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

526

Population

404.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

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)

Income & Employment

$50,833

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$25,065

Per Capita Income

30.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

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

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

Housing

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)

Local Business Landscape

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.

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57571 Saint Charles, SD 14 6.3 mi

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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.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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