Black Hawk, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57718
Meade County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,307
- 108/sq mi High-density area
- $84,162
- Median income Above-median income area
- $300,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Black Hawk pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 108
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57718 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 57718 (Black Hawk, SD) fell -3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 306.5 in 2023 to 295.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 57718 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Black Hawk, Meade County, South Dakota, home to 6,307 residents across 58.6 square miles, a density of 108 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 57718 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,162 (10% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,724. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $300,100 (56% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 88.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,167.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Meade County, so 57718 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 57718
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Black Hawk, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57718.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 18
Transportation and warehousing
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 57718, Black Hawk, 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
6,307
Population
58.6
Area (sq mi)
108
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57718?
42.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
1.3%
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?
$84,162
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$39,724
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57718 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Black Hawk, 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)
$84,162 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
3,346housing units
3,346
Total Housing Units
3,321
Occupied Units
25
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$300,100
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,167
Median Rent
1990
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
-3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 57718 have decreased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.1% | 204 |
| 2021 | +18.4% | 241 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 289 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 306 |
| 2024 | -3.7% | 295 |
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 194 business establishments in ZIP 57718, employing approximately 1,645 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,350,000.
194
Businesses
1,645
Employees
$74.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 25.8% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.1% |
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 57718 vs 57769 →
ZIP 57718 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57702
Rapid City (57702)
32,980 residents
- 57718 6,307
Black Hawk (57718)
6,307 residents
- 57769 3,515
Piedmont (57769)
3,515 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57718 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 57718 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 57769
Piedmont (57769)
$94,375 median income
- 57702
Rapid City (57702)
$91,457 median income
- 57718
Black Hawk (57718)
$84,162 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 57718 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57718, 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 (6,307 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 57718 in?
ZIP code 57718 (Black Hawk) is located in Meade County, South Dakota. Meade County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/meade-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57718?
ZIP code 57718 in Black Hawk, SD has a population of 6,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57718?
The median household income in ZIP 57718 is $84,162, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57718?
The median home value in ZIP 57718 is $300,100, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57718 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57718?
ZIP code 57718 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 1,645 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57718?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57718 are: Construction (50), Retail trade (25), Transportation and warehousing (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57718?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57718 decreased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 57718?
In ZIP code 57718, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 57718?
In ZIP code 57718, approximately 88.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57718 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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