57748 ZIP Code — Howes, SD

Meade County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57748 is located in Howes, South Dakota, within Meade County. It covers approximately 399.67 square miles and serves a population of 295 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57748

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 57748 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

295

population

399.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57748 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57748

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Howes	Acceptable
Howes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57792 White Owl (8 mi) 57737 Enning (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	295
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	399.67 sq mi
Water area	2.69 sq mi
Latitude	44.5408
Longitude	-102.2653
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	62.8%	42.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	36.9%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	17.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	7.7%	3.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

295

Population

People per sq mi

28.8

Median age

$48,250

Median household income

$26,966

Per capita income

$184,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

35.3%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

102

Housing units

21.2%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	120	40.7%
18 and over	175	59.3%
65 and over	41	13.9%
Median age	28.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 53.9%

White 46.1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	159	53.9%
White	136	46.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.8%	42.5%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	19.2%	36.9%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	17.5%	20.1%
Over $200k	7.7%	3.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 20.3%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 24.1%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 11.4%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.3%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	24.1%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	11.4%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$48,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.5%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 24.6%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	34.2%
Single-family detached	80.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	2.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	17.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	60.0%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.2%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	39.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	7.6%
Propane / LP gas	88.6%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	9	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	30	38.0%
Households with children under 18	47	59.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	40.5%
Average household size	3.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.3%	34.8%
Married	72.7%	38.3%
Separated	0.0%	8.7%
Widowed	0.0%	9.6%
Divorced	0.0%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 36.4%

Some college, no degree 3.0%

Associate's degree 27.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	24.7%
Kindergarten	5	5.6%
Elementary school	42	47.2%
High school	20	22.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 36.8%

Agriculture & mining 31.6%

Public administration 14.5%

Education & healthcare 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.3%
Service	6.6%
Sales & office	2.6%
Natural resources & construction	39.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	36.8%
Government	31.6%
Self-employed	31.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	32.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	39.5%
Work from home	27.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 35.3%

Under 18 years 48.3%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 90.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	22.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.7%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	82.9%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	17.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	241	81.7%
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)	295	100.0%
Born in same state	295	100.0%
Born in different state	276	93.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	13.9%
Polish	20	6.8%
Dutch	15	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	4.1%
Arab	5	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.8%
Internet access	75.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57748

What city is ZIP code 57748 in?

ZIP code 57748 is primarily assigned to Howes, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57748 in?

ZIP code 57748 falls within Meade County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57748 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 57748 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57748?

35% of residents in ZIP code 57748 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57748?

The median home value in ZIP code 57748 is $184,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 57748?

ZIP code 57748 has an estimated population of 295 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57748 in?

ZIP code 57748 observes the MST timezone.