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 Low-density area
- $68,443
- Median income Near-median income area
- $221,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 57747 (Hot Springs, SD) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 341.9 in 2023 to 372.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,968. The poverty rate is 16.0%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $221,000 (15% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $920.
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 -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 57747.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 57747?
60.1
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$68,443
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$43,968
Per Capita Income
16.0%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 57747 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Hot Springs, 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)
$68,443 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
3,276housing units
3,276
Total Housing Units
3,023
Occupied Units
253
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,000
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57747, 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 (5,870 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 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.
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