57716 ZIP Code — Batesland, SD

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57716 is located in Batesland, South Dakota, within Oglala Lakota County. It covers approximately 169.91 square miles and serves a population of 362 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57716

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (18%), smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks. 37% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 57716 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

362

population

169.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57716 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57716

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Batesland	Acceptable
Batesland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57794 Wounded Knee (5.5 mi) 57772 Porcupine (12 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	362
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	102

Geography
Land area	169.91 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	43.1187
Longitude	-102.2589
Timezone	Mountain (MT)
Area code	605

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.4%	66.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	23.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	7.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

362

Population

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

Median household income

$30,829

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

160

Housing units

33.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	5.0%
18 and over	344	95.0%
65 and over	85	23.5%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 66.9%

White 33.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	242	66.9%
White	120	33.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.4%	66.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	49.1%	23.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	24.5%	7.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 34.5%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$75k–$100k 22.4%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	34.5%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$75k–$100k	22.4%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	19.8%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.9%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	8.8%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	1.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	18.1%
3 or more	48.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	34.5%
Propane / LP gas	41.4%
Fuel oil	21.6%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	44.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	56	48.3%
Female householder, no spouse	4	3.4%
Households with children under 18	17	14.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	72	62.1%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.1%	37.6%
Married	52.5%	59.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	6.4%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 25.8%

Some college, no degree 31.4%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 23.3%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	33.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	3.4%
Elementary school	9	10.2%
High school	43	48.9%
College / grad school	33	37.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 44.3%

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Public administration 10.8%

Construction 8.9%

Other services 3.0%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	13.8%
Natural resources & construction	24.6%
Production & transportation	1.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	24.1%
Government	57.1%
Self-employed	18.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.7%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	28.6%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.1

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 38.9%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	77.6%
Retirement income	5.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	13.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	14.2%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	4.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	39.5%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	28.8%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	45.5%
Cholesterol screening	82.7%
Teeth loss	37.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2	0.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.4%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	37.3%
Uninsured under 19	30.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	356	98.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	362	100.0%
Born in same state	362	100.0%
Born in different state	288	79.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	35	9.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	70.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57716

What city is ZIP code 57716 in?

ZIP code 57716 is primarily assigned to Batesland, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57716 in?

ZIP code 57716 falls within Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57716 have a large retiree population?

78% of households in ZIP code 57716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57716?

19% of residents in ZIP code 57716 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 57716?

Health data for ZIP code 57716 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 57716?

ZIP code 57716 has an estimated population of 362 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57716 in?

ZIP code 57716 observes the MST timezone.