57722 ZIP Code — Buffalo Gap, SD
Custer County, South Dakota
ZIP code 57722 is located in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, within Custer County. It covers approximately 544.72 square miles and serves a population of 143 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.
143
population
544.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
57722 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57722
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Gap | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 143 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 46 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 544.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.5148 |
| Longitude | -103.2504 |
| Timezone | Mountain (MT) |
| 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 | 52.9% | 37.6% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.2% | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 1.9% | 25.3% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
143
Population
61.7
Median age
$55,000
Median household income
$31,611
Per capita income
$75,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.3%
Home ownership
3.5%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
167
Housing units
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
4
Under 5
3
2
5–9
1
2
10–14
1
2
15–19
2
2
25–34
2
2
35–44
1
17
45–54
13
6
55–59
4
10
60–64
7
19
65–74
14
17
75–84
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13 | 9.1% |
| 18 and over | 130 | 90.9% |
| 65 and over | 62 | 43.4% |
| Median age | 61.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.9%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 97.9% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 52.9% | 37.6% | 41.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.2% | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 1.9% | 25.3% | 20.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
1.3%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
31.3%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
2.5%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
33.8%
$100k–$150k
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 31.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 2.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 33.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.0% |
| Median income | $55,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
37.7%
$50k–$100k
21.7%
$100k–$150k
21.7%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 86.3% |
| Renter occupied | 13.8% |
| Vacant | 55.1% |
| Single-family detached | 83.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 16.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 46.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 18.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% |
| 3 or more | 40.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 7.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 86.3% |
| Wood | 6.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31 | 38.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 29 | 36.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 20 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 3.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 46 | 57.5% |
| Average household size | 1.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 6.6% | 1.9% |
| Married | 44.7% | 61.1% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 29.6% |
| Divorced | 34.2% | 5.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
35.7%
Some college, no degree
39.7%
Associate's degree
1.6%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
5.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 6 | 60.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 40.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Retail trade
25.4%
Agriculture & mining
15.5%
Other services
14.1%
Professional & management
7.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Public administration
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 19.7% |
| Service | 2.8% |
| Sales & office | 33.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 29.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.8% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 14.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.7% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 14.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.8 |
Poverty
All people
3.5%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
3.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
14.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 67.5% |
| Retirement income | 53.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| High cholesterol | 34.6% |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.8% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.7% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.8% |
| Poor mental health | 11.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 56 | 43.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.9% |
| 65 and over | 59.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.3% |
| Public insurance | 58.0% |
| No insurance | 12.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 136 | 95.1% |
| 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) | 140 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 140 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 39 | 27.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 69 | 48.3% |
| Italian | 44 | 30.8% |
| Dutch | 3 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2 | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.9% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57722
What city is ZIP code 57722 in?
ZIP code 57722 is primarily assigned to Buffalo Gap, South Dakota.
What county is ZIP code 57722 in?
ZIP code 57722 falls within Custer County, South Dakota.
Does ZIP code 57722 have a large veteran population?
43% of civilians in ZIP code 57722 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 57722 have an older population?
43% of residents in ZIP code 57722 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 57722 have a large retiree population?
68% of households in ZIP code 57722 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 57722 mostly owner-occupied?
86% of occupied units in ZIP code 57722 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 57722 in?
ZIP code 57722 observes the MST timezone.