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Piedmont, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57769

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

3,515
11/sq mi
$94,375
Median income
$367,400
Median home value
33.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Piedmont pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57769 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57769 covers 328.5 square miles in Piedmont, Meade County, South Dakota (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,515 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 57769 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,375 (23% above the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $43,875. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. Median home value sits at $367,400 (92% above the state average), median rent at $1,125 a month, and owner-occupancy at 91.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, 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 57769 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 57769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Piedmont, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57769.

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 57769, Piedmont, 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

3,515

Population

328.5

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57769?

44.5

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$94,375

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$43,875

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 57769 ranks nationally

Piedmont, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,375 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 62.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,733

Total Housing Units

1,605

Occupied Units

128

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$367,400

Median Home Value

+92% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1997

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

-8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

303

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+203%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57769 have decreased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 186
2021 +13.8% 211
2022 +25.0% 264
2023 +25.0% 330
2024 -8.2% 303

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 126 business establishments in ZIP 57769, employing approximately 567 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,901,000.

126

Businesses

567

Employees

$27.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 32.5%
Other services (except public administration) 15 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 7.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 9 7.1%
Retail trade 8 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.6%
Manufacturing 6 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 4.8%
Finance and insurance 5 4.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.0%

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 57769 vs 57718 →

ZIP 57769 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 57769 ranks #3 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 57769 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 57769 ranks the highest 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
57718 Black Hawk, SD 6,307 5.7 mi
57701 Rapid City, SD 43,462 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Meade County

57785 standard
Sturgis, SD
Pop: 9,377
57718 standard
Black Hawk, SD
Pop: 6,307
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 Piedmont, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57769 in? ▼
ZIP code 57769 (Piedmont) 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 57769? ▼
ZIP code 57769 in Piedmont, SD has a population of 3,515 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57769? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57769 is $94,375, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57769? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57769 is $367,400, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57769? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57769 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57769? ▼
ZIP code 57769 has 126 business establishments employing approximately 567 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57769? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57769 are: Construction (41), Other services (except public administration) (15), Transportation and warehousing (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57769? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57769 decreased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 57769? ▼
In ZIP code 57769, 62.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.5% 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 57769? ▼
In ZIP code 57769, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57769? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57769 is 7.5% 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.