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Hot Springs, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57747

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

5,870
5/sq mi
$68,443
Median income
$221,000
Median home value
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hot Springs pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57747 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57747 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, home to 5,870 residents across 1151.0 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 57747 reports a modest median household income of $68,443 (11% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $43,968. The poverty rate stands at 16.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. The typical home here is valued at $221,000 (15% above the state average); renters pay a median of $920 monthly, and 73.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the South Dakota and national benchmarks above rather than reading 57747'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 57747

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hot Springs, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57747.

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 57747, Hot Springs, 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

5,870

Population

1151.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57747?

60.1

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$68,443

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$43,968

Per Capita Income

16.0%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57747 ranks nationally

Hot Springs, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,443 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,276

Total Housing Units

3,023

Occupied Units

253

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$221,000

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$920

Median Rent

1977

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

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

372

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+272%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57747 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +272% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 225
2021 +21.4% 273
2022 +11.7% 305
2023 +12.2% 342
2024 +8.9% 372

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 179 business establishments in ZIP 57747, employing approximately 1,588 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,301,000.

179

Businesses

1,588

Employees

$99.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 18.4%
Accommodation and food services 29 16.2%
Other services (except public administration) 23 12.8%
Construction 18 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 18 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.6%
Finance and insurance 9 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.7%
Manufacturing 3 1.7%
Information 3 1.7%

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

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Related Areas

Fall River County Hot Springs, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57747 in? ▼
ZIP code 57747 (Hot Springs) is located in Fall River County, South Dakota. Fall River County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fall-river-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57747? ▼
ZIP code 57747 in Hot Springs, SD has a population of 5,870 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57747? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57747 is $68,443, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57747? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57747 is $221,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57747? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57747 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57747? ▼
ZIP code 57747 has 179 business establishments employing approximately 1,588 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57747? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57747 are: Retail trade (33), Accommodation and food services (29), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57747? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57747 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 272%. 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 57747? ▼
In ZIP code 57747, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 57747? ▼
In ZIP code 57747, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57747? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57747 is 16.0% 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.