57706 ZIP Code — Ellsworth Afb, SD

Meade County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57706 is located in Ellsworth Afb, South Dakota, within Meade County. It covers approximately 6.14 square miles and serves a population of 2,339 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57706

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

Median household income is $60,802. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 26% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

2,339

population

6.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57706 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57706

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57706. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellsworth Afb	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,339
Population density	381 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	6.14 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	44.1505
Longitude	-103.0944
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	40.9%	42.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	49.5%	36.9%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,339

Population

381

People per sq mi

21.8

Median age

$60,802

Median household income

$24,598

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,459

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

8.2%

Unemployment

Housing units

49.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

152

Under 5

110

5–9

10–14

174

15–19

589

20–24

308

311

25–34

162

104

35–44

45–54

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	536	22.9%
18 and over	1,803	77.1%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	21.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.5%

Black or African American 12.1%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Asian 3.4%

Other race 1.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,684	67.5%
Black or African American	301	12.1%
Two or more races	196	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	155	6.2%
Asian	85	3.4%
Other race	43	1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	30	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.9%	42.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	49.5%	36.9%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	17.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 30.0%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	30.0%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	21.6%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
Median income	$60,802

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,459
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	11.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	1.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	39.2%
2000–2009	26.5%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	2.5%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	10.6%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	38.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	19.8%
2 vehicles	65.3%
3 or more	11.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.2%
Electricity	54.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	438	79.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	49	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	53	9.6%
Households with children under 18	307	55.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.7%	19.5%
Married	39.3%	80.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 16.2%

Some college, no degree 8.2%

Associate's degree 26.3%

Bachelor's degree 33.2%

Graduate / professional 16.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	49.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	8.2%
Kindergarten	86	11.5%
Elementary school	160	21.4%
High school	161	21.5%
College / grad school	280	37.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.7%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.0%

Retail trade 13.5%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Other services 4.0%

Construction 3.7%

Professional & management 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.9%
Service	32.2%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.9%
Government	39.9%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.2%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.0

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	1.6%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.9%
High blood pressure	10.8%
High cholesterol	9.6%
Diabetes	1.8%
Heart disease	1.1%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	5.3%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	1.8%
Cancer	1.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	27.2%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	6.4%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	4.5%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.6%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	72.0%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	177	25.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	2.6%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.2%
Public insurance	7.8%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,107	90.1%
Spanish	43	2.0%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.6%
Other languages	26	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,196	93.9%
Born in same state	2,028	86.7%
Born in different state	223	9.5%
Foreign born	168	7.2%
Naturalized citizen	143	6.1%
Not a US citizen	77	53.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	224	9.6%
Italian	187	8%
Arab	145	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	131	5.6%
Polish	31	1.3%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.5%
Internet access	98.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57706

What city is ZIP code 57706 in?

ZIP code 57706 is primarily assigned to Ellsworth Afb, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57706 in?

ZIP code 57706 falls within Meade County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57706 have a large veteran population?

26% of civilians in ZIP code 57706 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57706?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 57706?

ZIP code 57706 has an estimated population of 2,339 residents, with a density of 381 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57706?

The median household income in ZIP code 57706 is $60,802, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57706 in?

ZIP code 57706 observes the MST timezone.