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Sturgis, SD · standard

ZIP Code 57785

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

9,377
6/sq mi
$63,897
Median income
$296,100
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 57785 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 57785 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota, home to 9,377 residents across 1537.2 square miles, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.

ZIP 57785 reports a modest median household income of $63,897 (17% below the South Dakota average), while per-capita income is $36,550. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.2%. Median home value sits at $296,100 (54% above the state average), median rent at $805 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 57785 sits relative to South Dakota and the national baseline rather than viewing the 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 57785

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sturgis, SD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 57785.

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 57785, Sturgis, 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

9,377

Population

1537.2

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 57785?

41.2

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 91.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
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)

How much do residents earn?

$63,897

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$36,550

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 57785 ranks nationally

Sturgis, SD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,897 36th percentile higher than 36% 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,947

Total Housing Units

4,461

Occupied Units

486

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$296,100

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$805

Median Rent

1980

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

339

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+239%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 57785 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 213
2021 +14.7% 244
2022 +30.1% 317
2023 +4.2% 331
2024 +2.5% 339

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 332 business establishments in ZIP 57785, employing approximately 2,580 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,033,000.

332

Businesses

2,580

Employees

$124.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 48 14.5%
Retail trade 48 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 43 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 31 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 6.6%
Finance and insurance 20 6.0%
Manufacturing 15 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 15 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 2.1%
Wholesale trade 6 1.8%
Information 4 1.2%

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

Meade County Sturgis, SD South Dakota

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 57785 in? ▼
ZIP code 57785 (Sturgis) 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 57785? ▼
ZIP code 57785 in Sturgis, SD has a population of 9,377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 57785? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 57785 is $63,897, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 57785? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 57785 is $296,100, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 57785? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 57785 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 57785? ▼
ZIP code 57785 has 332 business establishments employing approximately 2,580 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 57785? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 57785 are: Construction (48), Retail trade (48), Accommodation and food services (43). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 57785? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 57785 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. 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 57785? ▼
In ZIP code 57785, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 57785? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 57785 is 21.0 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 57785? ▼
In ZIP code 57785, 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 57785? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 57785 is 8.2% 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.