Hughes County, SD ZIP Codes
South Dakota (SD) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
17,694
population (2021)
+3.9%
pop change since 2010
46065
FIPS code
Hughes County ZIP code map
About Hughes County
Hughes County is located in South Dakota and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,694 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.9% from 17,022 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hughes County is 46065.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,694 |
| 2010 population | 17,022 |
| Change | +3.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| FIPS code | 46065 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hughes County
ZIP codes for Hughes County, SD (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57501 | Pierre | Hughes | View map |
| 57522 | Blunt | Hughes | View map |
| 57536 | Harrold | Hughes | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,189
Population
39.5
Median age
$83,579
Median household income
$38,130
Per capita income
$165,433
Median home value
$836
Median monthly rent
68.2%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
0.1%
Unemployment
6,204
Housing units
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
608
Under 5
476
788
5–9
616
705
10–14
552
500
15–19
391
530
20–24
414
1,215
25–34
950
1,441
35–44
1,128
1,197
45–54
936
645
55–59
505
811
60–64
634
1,060
65–74
829
517
75–84
404
189
85+
148
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,404 | 21.1% |
| 18 and over | 13,785 | 78.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,147 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
11.1%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
Black or African American
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,917 | 80.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,050 | 11.1% |
| Two or more races | 913 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 324 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 141 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 80 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
18.6%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
21.4%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $83,579 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.2%
$50k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
18.5%
$200k–$300k
18.5%
$300k–$500k
13.8%
$500k–$1M
5.8%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,433 |
| Median rent / month | $836 |
| Owner occupied | 68.2% |
| Renter occupied | 31.8% |
| Vacant | 19.0% |
| Single-family detached | 74.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.3% |
| Mobile homes | 14.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 35.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.8% |
| Electricity | 42.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 34.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.7% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,481 | 52.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,055 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,530 | 25.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,485 | 13.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,455 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,279 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 20.4% |
| Married | 50.8% | 64.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
22.0%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 281 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 363 | 14.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,945 | 45.4% |
| High school | 810 | 29.2% |
| College / grad school | 336 | 8.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
29.1%
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Public administration
10.1%
Retail trade
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Professional & management
5.6%
Construction
5.2%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Other services
3.1%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.0% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 17.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 6.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 58.0% |
| Government | 21.2% |
| Self-employed | 20.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.7% |
| Carpool | 22.0% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 4.6% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
5.2%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
13.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 23.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 10.1% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,253 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 33.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 31.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,105 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 137 | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 11 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 47 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,962 | 94.9% |
| Born in same state | 17,895 | 94.0% |
| Born in different state | 12,140 | 71.9% |
| Foreign born | 67 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 227 | 5.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 91 | 19.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2,042 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 2,012 | 11.1% |
| French | 1,857 | 10.2% |
| English | 522 | 2.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 459 | 2.5% |
| Dutch | 214 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 87 | 0.5% |
| German | 67 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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