Custer County, SD ZIP Codes
South Dakota (SD) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
8,609
population (2021)
+4.8%
pop change since 2010
46033
FIPS code
Custer County ZIP code map
About Custer County
Custer County is located in South Dakota and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,609 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.8% from 8,216 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Custer County is 46033.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,609 |
| 2010 population | 8,216 |
| Change | +4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| FIPS code | 46033 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Custer County
ZIP codes for Custer County, SD (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57722 | Buffalo Gap | Custer | View map |
| 57730 | Custer | Custer | View map |
| 57738 | Fairburn | Custer | View map |
| 57744 | Hermosa | Custer | View map |
| 57773 | Pringle | Custer | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,316
Population
57.3
Median age
$74,410
Median household income
$40,633
Per capita income
$120,433
Median home value
$318
Median monthly rent
88.8%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
3,242
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
131
Under 5
98
177
5–9
133
96
10–14
72
138
15–19
103
129
20–24
97
327
25–34
245
276
35–44
208
438
45–54
329
241
55–59
181
455
60–64
342
749
65–74
563
370
75–84
277
81
85+
60
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 858 | 10.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,458 | 89.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,100 | 41.3% |
| Median age | 57.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.3%
Two or more races
3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.4%
Asian
0.4%
Black or African American
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,853 | 92.3% |
| Two or more races | 245 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 149 | 2.4% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.7%
$10k–$15k
2.9%
$15k–$25k
14.4%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
19.0%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
18.0%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
2.8%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $74,410 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.4%
$50k–$100k
8.7%
$100k–$150k
11.8%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k–$300k
8.9%
$300k–$500k
21.3%
$500k–$1M
16.0%
$1M+
8.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,433 |
| Median rent / month | $318 |
| Owner occupied | 88.8% |
| Renter occupied | 11.2% |
| Vacant | 31.8% |
| Single-family detached | 73.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 22.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.92 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 31.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.1% |
| 3 or more | 33.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.2% |
| Electricity | 27.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 63.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 6.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,610 | 48.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 202 | 2.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 453 | 32.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 534 | 16.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 575 | 15.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,406 | 57.9% |
| Average household size | 1.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 10.8% | 6.9% |
| Married | 51.7% | 70.5% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 14.1% |
| Divorced | 30.8% | 7.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
39.2%
Some college, no degree
28.5%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
14.0%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 21 | 0.9% |
| Kindergarten | 67 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 351 | 66.3% |
| High school | 233 | 11.6% |
| College / grad school | 113 | 18.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.5%
Retail trade
11.0%
Other services
10.3%
Agriculture & mining
7.5%
Professional & management
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Construction
4.3%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
3.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.9% |
| Service | 7.7% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.3% |
| Government | 35.9% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.4% |
| Carpool | 3.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.5 |
Poverty
All people
5.2%
Under 18 years
6.6%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
34.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 68.9% |
| Retirement income | 34.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 8.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 10.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 871 | 27.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.8% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 40.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.4% |
| Public insurance | 53.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,087 | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 33 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 29 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,173 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 6,111 | 89.0% |
| Born in different state | 2,644 | 42.1% |
| Foreign born | 62 | 3.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 143 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 124 | 59.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,187 | 18.8% |
| French | 819 | 13% |
| Polish | 426 | 6.7% |
| English | 243 | 3.8% |
| Dutch | 236 | 3.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 187 | 3% |
| German | 43 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 28 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 52.4% |
| Internet access | 79.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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