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Perkins County
Meadow, SD
57644
57644 ZIP Code — Meadow, SD
Perkins County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57644 is located in
Meadow ,
South Dakota ,
within Perkins County .
It covers approximately 703.83 square miles and serves a population of
259 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 605 .
About ZIP code 57644
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $61,250. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 83% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 57644 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
259
Population density
0 / sq mi
State FIPS
46
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
703.83 sq mi
Water area
3.42 sq mi
Latitude
45.3860
Longitude
-102.0915
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
605
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.8%
40.7%
41.7%
$50k – $100k
51.9%
40.0%
33.8%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
16.1%
20.1%
Over $200k
1.9%
3.1%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$61,250
Median household income
$187,500
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 55 21.2% 18 and over 204 78.8% 65 and over 89 34.4% Median age 57.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.8%
40.7%
41.7%
$50k – $100k
51.9%
40.0%
33.8%
$100k – $200k
17.3%
16.1%
20.1%
Over $200k
1.9%
3.1%
4.4%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 25.0% $35k–$50k 13.2% $50k–$75k 12.5% $75k–$100k 25.7% $100k–$150k 11.0% $150k–$200k 3.7% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $61,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $187,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 79.4% Renter occupied 20.6% Vacant 17.6% Single-family detached 67.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 32.7% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.82
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.0% 2010–2019 0.6% 2000–2009 4.2% 1990–1999 14.5% 1980–1989 7.3% 1970–1979 23.6% 1960–1969 8.5% 1950–1959 11.5% 1940–1949 17.6% 1939 or earlier 9.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 17.0% 3 bedrooms 68.5% 4 bedrooms 6.7% 5+ bedrooms 7.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 45.6% 2 vehicles 8.8% 3 or more 45.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.7% Electricity 28.7% Propane / LP gas 66.9% Wood 2.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 44.1% Cohabiting couple 1 0.7% Male householder, no spouse 53 39.0% Female householder, no spouse 22 16.2% Households with children under 18 24 17.6% Households with seniors (65+) 69 50.7% Average household size 1.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.8% 17.1% Married 50.0% 70.5% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 23.0% 11.4% Divorced 7.1% 1.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
32.5%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.4% Bachelor's or higher 18.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 13 22.4% High school 42 72.4% College / grad school 3 5.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
88.0%
Education & healthcare
4.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 70.5% Service 0.0% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 13.3% Production & transportation 3.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 44.0% Government 3.6% Self-employed 52.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 11.9% Carpool 3.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 82.5% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 30.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.8% Retirement income 4.4% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 35.6% High cholesterol 35.1% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 28.2% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 8.4% Cancer 7.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 18.1% No physical activity 26.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.3% Depression 15.6% Fair or poor health 15.3% Poor mental health 11.0% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.3% Visited dentist 63.3% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 19.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 33 16.2%
Disability % Any disability 16.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 6.1% 65 and over 40.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 83.0% Public insurance 34.4% No insurance 14.7% Uninsured under 19 45.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 259 100.0% 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) 259 100.0% Born in same state 259 100.0% Born in different state 151 58.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 80 30.9% Italian 61 23.6%
Ancestry Count % Arab 56 21.6% French 8 3.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 52.5% Internet access 97.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57644
What city is ZIP code 57644 in?
ZIP code 57644 is primarily assigned to Meadow, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57644 in?
ZIP code 57644 falls within Perkins County, South Dakota.
Does ZIP code 57644 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 57644 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 57644 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 57644 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 57644 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 57644 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57644?
The median home value in ZIP code 57644 is $187,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 57644 in?
ZIP code 57644 observes the MST timezone.
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