Belle Fourche, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57717
Butte County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,007
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $77,689
- Median income Near-median income area
- $249,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Belle Fourche pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57717 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 57717 (Belle Fourche, SD) rose +14.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.4 in 2023 to 325.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 57717 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, home to 8,007 residents across 3202.8 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 57717 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,689 (1% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,455. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 1.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $249,200 (30% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 73.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $973.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 25 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 57717.
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 57717
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Belle Fourche, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57717.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Construction
Construction
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 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 57717, Belle Fourche, 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
8,007
Population
3202.8
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57717?
39.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$77,689
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$39,455
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57717 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Belle Fourche, 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)
$77,689 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
3,970housing units
3,970
Total Housing Units
3,647
Occupied Units
323
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$249,200
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$973
Median Rent
1983
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
+14.8%
YoY Change (2024)
326
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+226%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 57717 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +226% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 202 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 234 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 282 |
| 2023 | +0.7% | 283 |
| 2024 | +14.8% | 326 |
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 330 business establishments in ZIP 57717, employing approximately 2,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,348,000.
330
Businesses
2,122
Employees
$87.3M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 59 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 51 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 0.9% |
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 57717, 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 (8,007 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 57717 in?
ZIP code 57717 (Belle Fourche) is located in Butte County, South Dakota. Butte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butte-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57717?
ZIP code 57717 in Belle Fourche, SD has a population of 8,007 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57717?
The median household income in ZIP 57717 is $77,689, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57717?
The median home value in ZIP 57717 is $249,200, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57717?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57717 is White at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57717?
ZIP code 57717 has 330 business establishments employing approximately 2,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57717?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57717 are: Retail trade (59), Construction (51), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57717?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57717 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 226%. 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 57717?
In ZIP code 57717, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 57717?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57717 is 25.4 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 57717?
In ZIP code 57717, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57717?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57717 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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