ZIP Code 57744

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Hermosa · Custer County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57744 in Hermosa, South Dakota has a population of 2,238. The median household income is $106,250, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $386,800, 39% above the US average. 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57744 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1316.5 square miles in Hermosa, Custer County, South Dakota. The area is home to 2,238 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 57744 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57744 sits at $106,250 (39% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $51,512. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.1%. On housing, the median home value is $386,800 (102% above the state average) with median rent at $1,375 per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57744 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Custer County, so you can benchmark 57744 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data — no estimates, no proprietary scoring.

Top industries in ZIP 57744

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57744 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 57744 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 18 2. Retail trade 8 3. Other services (except public ad 7 4. Administrative and support and w 6 5. Accommodation and food services 5 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 57744. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 57744, Hermosa, SD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,238

Population

1316.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

52.2

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
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)

Income & Employment

$106,250

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$51,512

Per Capita Income

13.8%

Poverty Rate

0.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 60.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

Housing

1,185

Total Housing Units

1,052

Occupied Units

133

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$386,800

Median Home Value

+102% vs state

$1,375

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 57744, employing approximately 206 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,144,000.

61

Businesses

206

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 29.5%
Retail trade 8 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 7 11.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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57738 Fairburn, SD 170 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57744 in?
ZIP code 57744 (Hermosa) is located in Custer County, South Dakota. Custer County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/custer-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57744?
ZIP code 57744 in Hermosa, SD has a population of 2,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57744?
The median household income in ZIP 57744 is $106,250, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57744?
The median home value in ZIP 57744 is $386,800, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57744 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57744?
ZIP code 57744 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57744 are: Construction (18), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 57744?
In ZIP code 57744, 60.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 57744?
In ZIP code 57744, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57744 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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