ZIP Code 57783

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Spearfish · Lawrence County · South Dakota

ZIP code 57783 in Spearfish, South Dakota has a population of 14,290. The median household income is $74,844, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $373,300, 34% above the US average. 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 57783 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 608.1 square miles in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota. The area is home to 14,290 residents, producing a population density of 24 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 57783 against South Dakota and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 57783 sits at $74,844 (2% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $46,492. The poverty rate stands at 14.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $373,300 (95% above the state average) with median rent at $965 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied — a direct signal of whether 57783 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lawrence County, so you can benchmark 57783 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. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 57783

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57783 (establishments)

Top 5 industries — ZIP 57783 (establishments) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value (establishments). Top 5 industries — ZIP 57783 (establishments) Top 5 1. Construction 138 2. Retail trade 111 3. Health care and social assistanc 88 4. Other services (except public ad 88 5. Professional, scientific, and te 77 Top 5 NAICS sectors by establishment count in ZIP 57783. 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 57783, Spearfish, 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

14,290

Population

608.1

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Demographics

41.0

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.6%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
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

$74,844

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$46,492

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

16.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

Education

High School Graduate or Higher 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.1%

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

Housing

8,617

Total Housing Units

7,849

Occupied Units

768

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$373,300

Median Home Value

+95% vs state

$965

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

Home Value Trends

FHFA House Price Index — annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57783 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 219
2021 +14.9% 251
2022 +22.0% 307
2023 +8.7% 334
2024 +2.8% 343

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.

Local Business Landscape

Census Bureau data shows 837 business establishments in ZIP 57783, employing approximately 6,716 people with a combined annual payroll of $300,884,000.

837

Businesses

6,716

Employees

$300.9M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 138 16.5%
Retail trade 111 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 88 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 88 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 77 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 72 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 7.8%
Finance and insurance 46 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 35 4.2%
Manufacturing 20 2.4%
Wholesale trade 13 1.6%
Information 13 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.3%
Educational services 8 1.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 6 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
57799 Spearfish, SD 660 4.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57783 in?
ZIP code 57783 (Spearfish) is located in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes — see the full list at /counties/lawrence-sd.
What is the population of ZIP code 57783?
ZIP code 57783 in Spearfish, SD has a population of 14,290 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57783?
The median household income in ZIP 57783 is $74,844, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57783?
The median home value in ZIP 57783 is $373,300, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57783?
The largest racial group in ZIP 57783 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57783?
ZIP code 57783 has 837 business establishments employing approximately 6,716 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57783?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57783 are: Construction (138), Retail trade (111), Health care and social assistance (88). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57783?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57783 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 57783?
In ZIP code 57783, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.1% 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 57783?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57783 is 16.8 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 57783?
In ZIP code 57783, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57783?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57783 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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