Spearfish, SD · standard
ZIP Code 57783
Lawrence County, South Dakota - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,290
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,844
- Median income Near-median income area
- $373,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 38.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spearfish pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57783 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 57783 (Spearfish, SD) rose +2.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 333.6 in 2023 to 342.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 57783 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota, home to 14,290 residents across 608.1 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 57783 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,844 (2% below the average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,492. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $373,300 (95% above the average South Dakota ZIP) and median rent is $965; 58.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lawrence County, so 57783 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 57783
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spearfish, SD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57783.
- Construction
Construction
138 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
111 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 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 57783, Spearfish, 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
14,290
Population
608.1
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 57783?
41.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
2.6%
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?
$74,844
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$46,492
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
16.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57783 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Spearfish, 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)
$74,844 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
8,617housing units
8,617
Total Housing Units
7,849
Occupied Units
768
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$373,300
Median Home Value
+95% vs state ZIP avg
$965
Median Rent
1990
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
+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.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 57783 vs 57799 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57799 | Spearfish, SD | 660 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57783, 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 (14,290 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 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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