Perkins County, SD ZIP Codes
South Dakota (SD) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
2,819
population (2021)
-5.5%
pop change since 2010
46105
FIPS code
Perkins County ZIP code map
About Perkins County
Perkins County is located in South Dakota and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 2,819 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.5% from 2,982 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Perkins County is 46105.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 2,819 |
| 2010 population | 2,982 |
| Change | -5.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| FIPS code | 46105 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Perkins County
ZIP codes for Perkins County, SD (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57620 | Bison | Perkins | View map |
| 57638 | Lemmon | Perkins | View map |
| 57640 | Lodgepole | Perkins | View map |
| 57644 | Meadow | Perkins | View map |
| 57649 | Prairie City | Perkins | View map |
Demographics & statistics
3,074
Population
49.0
Median age
$54,879
Median household income
$37,746
Per capita income
$91,560
Median home value
$325
Median monthly rent
76.2%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
1.3%
Unemployment
1,536
Housing units
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
96
Under 5
71
92
5–9
67
117
10–14
86
122
15–19
89
67
20–24
49
138
25–34
101
182
35–44
133
225
45–54
165
138
55–59
101
126
60–64
93
249
65–74
183
124
75–84
91
98
85+
71
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 623 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 2,451 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 816 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 49.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.8%
Two or more races
0.8%
Asian
0.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,957 | 95.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
12.6%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
21.6%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $54,879 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.8%
$50k–$100k
19.7%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
20.4%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,560 |
| Median rent / month | $325 |
| Owner occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter occupied | 23.8% |
| Vacant | 23.3% |
| Single-family detached | 77.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 18.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 15.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% |
| 3 or more | 52.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.4% |
| Electricity | 28.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 60.3% |
| Fuel oil | 6.2% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 687 | 50.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 64 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 288 | 29.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 305 | 16.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 325 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 533 | 31.4% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.6% | 14.7% |
| Married | 54.8% | 68.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 6.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
29.0%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
17.3%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 59 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 290 | 32.3% |
| High school | 212 | 32.1% |
| College / grad school | 96 | 6.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
53.6%
Education & healthcare
11.5%
Retail trade
6.5%
Other services
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Construction
3.7%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Professional & management
2.2%
Information
1.4%
Public administration
1.4%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.4% |
| Service | 9.2% |
| Sales & office | 12.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.6% |
| Production & transportation | 6.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 54.5% |
| Government | 7.7% |
| Self-employed | 37.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 43.6% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.3 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
30.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.3% |
| Retirement income | 11.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.5% |
| Poor mental health | 10.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.1% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 191 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.9% |
| Public insurance | 28.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,907 | 92.9% |
| 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) | 3,034 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 3,034 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 1,373 | 51.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 40 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 31 | 31.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 775 | 25.2% |
| Italian | 340 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 310 | 10.1% |
| French | 185 | 6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 57 | 1.9% |
| Irish | 38 | 1.2% |
| Dutch | 30 | 1% |
| German | 3 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.3% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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