57649 ZIP Code — Prairie City, SD

Perkins County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57649 is located in Prairie City, South Dakota, within Perkins County. It covers approximately 536.86 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57649

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,531) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 55% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 57649 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.

255
population
536.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
57649 ZIP code map
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City Status
Prairie City Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 255
Population density 0 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 105
Geography
Land area 536.86 sq mi
Water area 2.74 sq mi
Latitude 45.5058
Longitude -102.8137
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 27.0% 40.7% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 47.3% 40.0% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 21.6% 16.1% 20.1%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.1% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

255
Population
43.4
Median age
$59,531
Median household income
$32,376
Per capita income
$80,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.9%
Home ownership
0.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
121
Housing units
18.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
11
Under 5
11
3
5–9
3
15
10–14
13
15
15–19
14
5
20–24
5
27
35–44
24
14
45–54
13
9
55–59
8
16
60–64
15
16
65–74
14
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 188533.3%
18 and over17066.7%
65 and over3413.3%
Median age43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.4%
Asian 8.6%
GroupCount%
White23391.4%
Asian228.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 27.0% 40.7% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 47.3% 40.0% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 21.6% 16.1% 20.1%
Over $200k 4.1% 3.1% 4.4%
$10k–$15k 2.0%
$15k–$25k 10.1%
$25k–$35k 22.2%
$35k–$50k 3.0%
$50k–$75k 20.2%
$75k–$100k 21.2%
$100k–$150k 7.1%
$150k–$200k 4.0%
$200k+ 10.1%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k2.0%
$15k–$25k10.1%
$25k–$35k22.2%
$35k–$50k3.0%
$50k–$75k20.2%
$75k–$100k21.2%
$100k–$150k7.1%
$150k–$200k4.0%
$200k+10.1%
Median income$59,531

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.7%
$50k–$100k 29.1%
$100k–$150k 7.0%
$150k–$200k 4.7%
$200k–$300k 25.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$80,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied86.9%
Renter occupied13.1%
Vacant26.1%
Single-family detached72.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes27.6%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)2.09

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.0%
2000–20098.2%
1990–199918.7%
1980–19890.0%
1970–19797.5%
1960–19695.2%
1950–195912.7%
1940–194910.4%
1939 or earlier31.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms21.6%
3 bedrooms55.2%
4 bedrooms11.2%
5+ bedrooms11.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle3.0%
2 vehicles40.4%
3 or more56.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas10.1%
Electricity21.2%
Propane / LP gas52.5%
Fuel oil16.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4545.5%
Cohabiting couple77.1%
Male householder, no spouse2323.2%
Female householder, no spouse2424.2%
Households with children under 183434.3%
Households with seniors (65+)2323.2%
Average household size2.58

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married38.2%24.7%
Married45.1%46.4%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.9%16.5%
Divorced13.7%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%
Some HS, no diploma 4.4%
HS graduate 33.1%
Some college, no degree 25.6%
Associate's degree 16.9%
Bachelor's degree 18.1%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.8%
Bachelor's or higher18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool68.7%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school3449.3%
High school2942.0%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 56.3%
Other services 18.5%
Education & healthcare 5.9%
Retail trade 5.2%
Transportation & utilities 4.4%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Manufacturing 2.2%
Information 1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts57.0%
Service10.4%
Sales & office7.4%
Natural resources & construction18.5%
Production & transportation6.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector31.9%
Government5.9%
Self-employed62.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone30.4%
Carpool4.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk8.1%
Work from home54.8%
Other means2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)28.8

Poverty

All people 0.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 1.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security22.2%
Retirement income17.2%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.6%
High blood pressure33.2%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Heart disease7.3%
Stroke3.4%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis26.5%
Kidney disease3.1%
Pulmonary disease6.8%
Cancer7.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.3%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.2%
Depression15.6%
Fair or poor health12.2%
Poor mental health10.5%
Poor physical health9.7%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.7%
Visited dentist68.0%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss14.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans84.7%
Disability%
Any disability6.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years1.5%
65 and over41.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance75.7%
Public insurance27.5%
No insurance6.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only23391.4%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)23090.2%
Born in same state23090.2%
Born in different state16966.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen259.8%
Not a US citizen1976.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab7328.6%
Polish6123.9%
English2610.2%
AncestryCount%
French145.5%
Italian52%
German10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.8%
Internet access91.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57649

What city is ZIP code 57649 in?

ZIP code 57649 is primarily assigned to Prairie City, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57649 in?

ZIP code 57649 falls within Perkins County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57649 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 57649 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 57649 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 57649 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57649?

The median home value in ZIP code 57649 is $80,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 57649?

ZIP code 57649 has an estimated population of 255 residents.

What timezone is ZIP code 57649 in?

ZIP code 57649 observes the MST timezone.

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