57744 ZIP Code — Hermosa, SD

Custer County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57744 is located in Hermosa, South Dakota, within Custer County. It covers approximately 478.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57744

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $307,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($84,063) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57744 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,243

population

478.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57744 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57744

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57744. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hermosa	Acceptable
Hermosa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57738 Fairburn (11.1 mi) 57703 Rapid City (15.5 mi) 57751 Keystone (15.7 mi) 57725 Caputa (17 mi) 57702 Rapid City (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,243
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	478.58 sq mi
Water area	0.72 sq mi
Latitude	43.8062
Longitude	-103.1328
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	34.5%	37.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	25.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,243

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$84,063

Median household income

$37,505

Per capita income

$307,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

22.6%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

891

Housing units

33.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

106

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

217

35–44

182

161

45–54

135

55–59

147

60–64

124

139

65–74

117

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	612	27.3%
18 and over	1,631	72.7%
65 and over	371	16.5%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 16.5%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,626	66.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	400	16.5%
Two or more races	209	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	186	7.7%
Asian	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.5%	37.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	33.4%	34.7%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	29.7%	25.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 14.2%

$200k+ 11.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	14.2%
$200k+	11.7%
Median income	$84,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 2.4%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 23.6%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$307,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	16.8%
2000–2009	33.4%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	10.4%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	31.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	24.4%
3 or more	54.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.6%
Electricity	36.2%
Propane / LP gas	42.4%
Wood	12.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	614	75.1%
Cohabiting couple	49	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	45	5.5%
Female householder, no spouse	110	13.4%
Households with children under 18	293	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	290	35.5%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	9.9%
Married	65.6%	74.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	10.9%
Divorced	5.5%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	33.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	5.9%
Kindergarten	28	6.4%
Elementary school	248	56.6%
High school	103	23.5%
College / grad school	33	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.2%

Construction 12.5%

Retail trade 11.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Professional & management 4.2%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.4%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.8%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	13.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 22.6%

Under 18 years 45.9%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 64.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	21.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	23.4%
No insurance	22.0%
Uninsured under 19	38.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,108	94.0%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,236	99.7%
Born in same state	2,210	98.5%
Born in different state	1,298	57.9%
Foreign born	26	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.3%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	304	13.6%
French	226	10.1%
Polish	222	9.9%
Arab	109	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	2.1%
Norwegian	11	0.5%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	97.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57744

What city is ZIP code 57744 in?

ZIP code 57744 is primarily assigned to Hermosa, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57744 in?

ZIP code 57744 falls within Pennington County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57744 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 57744 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57744?

23% of residents in ZIP code 57744 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57744 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 57744 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57744?

The median home value in ZIP code 57744 is $307,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 57744 in?

ZIP code 57744 observes the MST timezone.