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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
$84,162
Median income
$300,100
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $39,724. Poverty here runs at 4.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $300,100 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 88.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Meade County, letting you compare 57718 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 57718?

42.6

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$39,724

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57718 ranks nationally

Black Hawk, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$84,162 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,346

Total Housing Units

3,321

Occupied Units

25

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.4%
Renter 11.6%

$300,100

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 57718 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 57718 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
57769 Piedmont, SD 3,515 5.7 mi
57702 Rapid City, SD 32,980 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Meade County

57785 standard
Sturgis, SD
Pop: 9,377
57769 standard
Piedmont, SD
Pop: 3,515
57706 standard
Ellsworth Afb, SD
Pop: 2,903
57626 standard
Faith, SD
Pop: 971
57787 standard
Union Center, SD
Pop: 365
57758 standard
Mud Butte, SD
Pop: 200

Related Areas

Meade County Black Hawk, SD South Dakota

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.

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