57747 ZIP Code — Hot Springs, SD

Fall River County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57747 is located in Hot Springs, South Dakota, within Fall River County. It covers approximately 508.28 square miles and serves a population of 5,590 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57747

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,209. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 51% 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. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 57747 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,590

population

508.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hot Springs	Acceptable
Hot Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57735 Edgemont (11.4 mi) 57766 Oral (13.9 mi) 57722 Buffalo Gap (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,590
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	508.28 sq mi
Water area	8.01 sq mi
Latitude	43.3472
Longitude	-103.4792
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	47.6%	48.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.9%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	20.1%	20.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,590

Population

People per sq mi

59.4

Median age

$59,209

Median household income

$38,105

Per capita income

$184,000

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

18.2%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

2,789

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

116

137

5–9

133

10–14

15–19

20–24

306

25–34

296

175

35–44

170

270

45–54

261

238

55–59

230

345

60–64

333

621

65–74

600

307

75–84

297

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	735	13.1%
18 and over	4,855	86.9%
65 and over	2,016	36.1%
Median age	59.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.3%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,895	85.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	438	7.7%
Two or more races	119	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	107	1.9%
Asian	72	1.3%
Other race	66	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.6%	48.6%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	29.9%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	20.1%	20.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	1.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$59,209

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.5%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k–$300k 20.0%

$300k–$500k 14.6%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,000
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	7.0%
Mobile homes	14.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	12.1%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	20.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	37.7%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	50.5%
Propane / LP gas	43.0%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,154	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	96	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	691	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	794	29.0%
Households with children under 18	293	10.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,317	48.2%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.0%	12.1%
Married	56.2%	53.2%
Separated	0.6%	2.9%
Widowed	4.1%	11.4%
Divorced	19.1%	20.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 33.3%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 13.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	100	14.3%
Kindergarten	63	9.0%
Elementary school	307	43.9%
High school	144	20.6%
College / grad school	85	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.4%

Construction 8.7%

Public administration 8.5%

Other services 8.2%

Retail trade 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Information 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Professional & management 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.6%
Service	30.2%
Sales & office	13.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.3%
Government	27.9%
Self-employed	19.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	10.6%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.0

Poverty

All people 18.2%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 49.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.6%
Retirement income	33.5%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	38.4%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	8.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	10.5%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	774	15.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,354	95.8%
Spanish	111	2.1%
Other Indo-European	60	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,461	97.7%
Born in same state	5,337	95.5%
Born in different state	2,565	45.9%
Foreign born	124	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	129	2.3%
Not a US citizen	46	35.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	881	15.8%
French	811	14.5%
Polish	400	7.2%
Arab	310	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	144	2.6%
Irish	35	0.6%
German	21	0.4%
Dutch	21	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57747

What city is ZIP code 57747 in?

ZIP code 57747 is primarily assigned to Hot Springs, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57747 in?

ZIP code 57747 falls within Fall River County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57747 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 57747 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 57747 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 57747 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57747?

18% of residents in ZIP code 57747 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57747 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 57747 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 57747 in?

ZIP code 57747 observes the MST timezone.