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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
$77,689
Median income
$249,200
Median home value
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $39,455. Poverty here runs at 8.7%, with unemployment measured at 1.7%. Housing costs here run $249,200 for a typical home value (30% above the state average), with rent averaging $973 a month; 73.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Compare these figures to the South Dakota and national benchmarks above rather than reading 57717's numbers in isolation.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 57717?

39.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 90.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$39,455

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57717 ranks nationally

Belle Fourche, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,689 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3,970

Total Housing Units

3,647

Occupied Units

323

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$249,200

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$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.

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Butte County Belle Fourche, SD South Dakota

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.

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