57317 ZIP Code — Bonesteel, SD

Gregory County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57317 is located in Bonesteel, South Dakota, within Gregory County. It covers approximately 158.97 square miles and serves a population of 641 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57317

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 $102,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $55,208. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 57317 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

641

population

158.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

57317 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57317

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57317. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bonesteel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57538 Herrick (9.9 mi) 68755 Naper (12.6 mi) 57523 Burke (14.7 mi) 68722 Butte (16 mi) 57335 Fairfax (16.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	641
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	158.97 sq mi
Water area	10.65 sq mi
Latitude	43.0837
Longitude	-99.0412
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	605

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	53.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.6%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

641

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$55,208

Median household income

$24,297

Per capita income

$102,100

Median home value

$514

Median monthly rent

68.5%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

224

Housing units

19.1%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	25.7%
18 and over	476	74.3%
65 and over	116	18.1%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 15%

Two or more races 5.3%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	508	79.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	96	15%
Two or more races	34	5.3%
Asian	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	53.1%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	30.6%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	13.7%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
Median income	$55,208

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.3%

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$1M+ 8.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,100
Median rent / month	$514
Owner occupied	68.5%
Renter occupied	31.5%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	13.3%
1980–1989	9.5%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	39.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	30.3%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	12.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	24.8%
3 or more	45.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	46.4%
Propane / LP gas	35.6%
Fuel oil	11.3%
Wood	4.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	56	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	21	9.5%
Households with children under 18	48	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	33.3%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	20.4%
Married	47.9%	60.6%
Separated	2.1%	0.9%
Widowed	2.1%	5.1%
Divorced	7.6%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 51.0%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	19.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	25.0%
Kindergarten	11	6.7%
Elementary school	53	32.3%
High school	57	34.8%
College / grad school	2	1.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.0%

Agriculture & mining 19.3%

Education & healthcare 15.7%

Construction 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Public administration 3.3%

Professional & management 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Information 1.1%

Manufacturing 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.3%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	14.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.9%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	17.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.8%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.7

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 41.7%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.2%
Retirement income	21.6%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	14.6%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	10.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.3%
Public insurance	40.7%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	604	94.2%
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)	641	100.0%
Born in same state	641	100.0%
Born in different state	498	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	60	9.4%
French	60	9.4%
Arab	55	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	40	6.2%
English	2	0.3%
Dutch	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	68.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57317

What city is ZIP code 57317 in?

ZIP code 57317 is primarily assigned to Bonesteel, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57317 in?

ZIP code 57317 falls within Gregory County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57317?

22% of residents in ZIP code 57317 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57317?

The median home value in ZIP code 57317 is $102,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 57317?

ZIP code 57317 has an estimated population of 641 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57317?

The median household income in ZIP code 57317 is $55,208, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57317 in?

ZIP code 57317 observes the CST timezone.