Rapid City, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57703
Pennington County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,205
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,739
- Median income Above-median income area
- $277,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rapid City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57703 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 57703 (Rapid City, SD) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.1 in 2023 to 305.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 57703 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, home to 14,205 residents across 332.7 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 57703 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,739 (9% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,560. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.4% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $277,100 (44% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,385.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 57703.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 57703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rapid City, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57703.
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Wholesale trade 30
Wholesale trade
30 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 27
Transportation and warehousing
27 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 57703, Rapid City, 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
14,205
Population
332.7
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57703?
38.4
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$83,739
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$39,560
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57703 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Rapid City, SD household income vs. every South Dakota ZIP code
Median household income among 337 reporting South Dakota ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,739 Top 33% higher than 67% of 337 South Dakota ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,770housing units
7,770
Total Housing Units
7,166
Occupied Units
604
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,100
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,385
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
305
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+205%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 57703 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 200 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 230 |
| 2022 | +19.9% | 276 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 291 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 305 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 401 business establishments in ZIP 57703, employing approximately 5,274 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,101,000.
401
Businesses
5,274
Employees
$254.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 96 | 23.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 22 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.0% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57703, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,205 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 57703 in?
ZIP code 57703 (Rapid City) is located in Pennington County, South Dakota. Pennington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pennington-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57703?
ZIP code 57703 in Rapid City, SD has a population of 14,205 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57703?
The median household income in ZIP 57703 is $83,739, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57703?
The median home value in ZIP 57703 is $277,100, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57703 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57703?
ZIP code 57703 has 401 business establishments employing approximately 5,274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57703 are: Construction (96), Other services (except public administration) (50), Retail trade (40). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57703?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57703 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57703?
In ZIP code 57703, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 57703?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57703 is 19.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 57703?
In ZIP code 57703, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57703 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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