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 Low-density area
- $63,897
- Median income Near-median income area
- $296,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 57785 (Sturgis, SD) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 330.8 in 2023 to 339.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average South Dakota ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,550. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $296,100 (54% above the average South Dakota ZIP), while 73.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $805.
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. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the South Dakota and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 57785.
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.
- Construction
Construction
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 57785?
41.2
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.2%
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?
$63,897
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$36,550
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 57785 ranks among South Dakota ZIPs
Sturgis, 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)
$63,897 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
4,947housing units
4,947
Total Housing Units
4,461
Occupied Units
486
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$296,100
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 57785, 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 (9,377 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 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.
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