57794 ZIP Code — Wounded Knee, SD

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57794 is located in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, within Oglala Lakota County. It covers approximately 50.93 square miles and serves a population of 857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57794

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $9,999. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $11,724. Poverty affects 97% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 79% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (42%) compared to national benchmarks. 71% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57794 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

857

population

50.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57794 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57794

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57794. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wounded Knee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57716 Batesland (5.5 mi) 57772 Porcupine (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	857
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	102

Geography
Land area	50.93 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	43.1514
Longitude	-102.3578
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	100.0%	66.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

857

Population

People per sq mi

21.9

Median age

$11,724

Median household income

$2,511

Per capita income

$9,999

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

96.8%

Poverty rate

63.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	346	40.4%
18 and over	511	59.6%
65 and over	21	2.5%
Median age	21.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 100%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	857	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	66.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	23.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	7.0%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.4%

Under $10k 30.4%

$10k–$15k 28.4%

$15k–$25k 20.6%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	30.4%
$10k–$15k	28.4%
$15k–$25k	20.6%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
Median income	$11,724

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.7%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$9,999
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	48.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	8.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.3%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	31.1%
1980–1989	30.3%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.3%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.7%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	37.0%
5+ bedrooms	11.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.7%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	13.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	45.1%
Propane / LP gas	48.0%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24	23.5%
Cohabiting couple	14	13.7%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	64	62.7%
Households with children under 18	59	57.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	20.6%
Average household size	8.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	78.7%	43.0%
Married	12.6%	21.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.7%
Divorced	8.7%	26.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 43.3%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	56.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	120	63.5%
High school	42	22.2%
College / grad school	27	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 64.1%

Education & healthcare 35.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	64.1%
Sales & office	35.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	100.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 96.8%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 94.7%

Married-couple families 100.0%

Female-led households 82.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.6%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	55.9%
Cash public assistance	23.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	79.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.5%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	24.3%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	14.9%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	4.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	41.5%
Binge drinking	19.7%
No physical activity	38.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	29.1%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	42.6%
Cholesterol screening	77.8%
Teeth loss	41.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	0.0%
Public insurance	28.6%
No insurance	71.4%
Uninsured under 19	77.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	755	88.1%
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)	857	100.0%
Born in same state	857	100.0%
Born in different state	857	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	11.9%
Internet access	71.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57794

What city is ZIP code 57794 in?

ZIP code 57794 is primarily assigned to Wounded Knee, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57794 in?

ZIP code 57794 falls within Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57794?

97% of residents in ZIP code 57794 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 57794 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 57794 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 57794?

Health data for ZIP code 57794 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (42%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57794?

The median household income in ZIP code 57794 is $11,724, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57794 in?

ZIP code 57794 observes the MST timezone.