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Box Elder, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57719

Pennington County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,217
15/sq mi
$74,885
Median income
$317,300
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Box Elder pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57719 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57719 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Box Elder, Pennington County, South Dakota, home to 6,217 residents across 428.8 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 57719 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,885 (2% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $33,783. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.5%. Housing costs here run $317,300 for a typical home value (65% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,374 a month; 59.9% of homes 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 32.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pennington County, letting you compare 57719 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 57719

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Box Elder, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57719.

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 57719, Box Elder, 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

6,217

Population

428.8

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57719?

32.1

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$74,885

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$33,783

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57719 ranks nationally

Box Elder, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,885 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,020

Total Housing Units

4,547

Occupied Units

473

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.9%
Renter 40.1%

$317,300

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$1,374

Median Rent

2003

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 190 business establishments in ZIP 57719, employing approximately 995 people with a combined annual payroll of $52,894,000.

190

Businesses

995

Employees

$52.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 36 18.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 18.4%
Transportation and warehousing 19 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 17 8.9%
Retail trade 15 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 5.8%
Wholesale trade 8 4.2%
Manufacturing 7 3.7%
Accommodation and food services 7 3.7%
Finance and insurance 5 2.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.6%
Information 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 57719 vs 57706 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
57706 Ellsworth Afb, SD 2,903 7.6 mi

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Related Areas

Pennington County Box Elder, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57719 in? ▼
ZIP code 57719 (Box Elder) 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 57719? ▼
ZIP code 57719 in Box Elder, SD has a population of 6,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57719? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57719 is $74,885, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57719? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57719 is $317,300, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57719? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57719 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57719? ▼
ZIP code 57719 has 190 business establishments employing approximately 995 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57719? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57719 are: Construction (36), Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Transportation and warehousing (19). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57719? ▼
In ZIP code 57719, 57.7% 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 is the average commute time in ZIP 57719? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57719 is 23.1 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 57719? ▼
In ZIP code 57719, approximately 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57719? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57719 is 11.6% 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.