57626 ZIP Code — Faith, SD

Meade County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57626 is located in Faith, South Dakota, within Meade County. It covers approximately 1,305.15 square miles and serves a population of 802 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57626

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 41% of workers work from home.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 57626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

802

population

1,305.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57626

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City	Status
Faith	Acceptable
Faith	Preferred

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	802
Population density	802 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	1,305.15 sq mi
Water area	2.76 sq mi
Latitude	44.9367
Longitude	-102.3567
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	41.9%	42.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	36.9%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	17.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

802

Population

802

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$53,500

Median household income

$43,790

Per capita income

$157,500

Median home value

$523

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

354

Housing units

19.0%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	172	21.4%
18 and over	630	78.6%
65 and over	194	24.2%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 24.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	575	71.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	200	24.9%
Two or more races	27	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.9%	42.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	36.9%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	17.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	6.7%	3.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 17.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	17.4%
Median income	$53,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 6.9%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,500
Median rent / month	$523
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	4.7%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	18.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	37.0%
4 bedrooms	29.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	32.2%
Propane / LP gas	53.6%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	11.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	188	61.8%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	7.9%
Female householder, no spouse	89	29.3%
Households with children under 18	108	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	130	42.8%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	11.6%
Married	56.1%	56.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.7%
Divorced	9.7%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.1%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	8.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	75	48.1%
High school	54	34.6%
College / grad school	14	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 42.9%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Construction 6.3%

Professional & management 6.1%

Retail trade 5.1%

Public administration 5.1%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Other services 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Information 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.3%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	29.8%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	45.2%
Unpaid family workers	6.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.0%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	41.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	15.1%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	33.6%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	15.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.8%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	37.9%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	761	94.9%
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)	802	100.0%
Born in same state	802	100.0%
Born in different state	622	77.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	12.3%
French	73	9.1%
Italian	70	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	39	4.9%
English	8	1%
Dutch	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57626

What city is ZIP code 57626 in?

ZIP code 57626 is primarily assigned to Faith, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57626 in?

ZIP code 57626 falls within Meade County, South Dakota.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57626?

21% of residents in ZIP code 57626 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57626 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 57626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57626?

The median home value in ZIP code 57626 is $157,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 57626?

ZIP code 57626 has an estimated population of 802 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57626 in?

ZIP code 57626 observes the MST timezone.