Lawrence County, SD ZIP Codes
South Dakota (SD) · 7 ZIP codes · 6 cities
7
ZIP codes
26,165
population (2021)
+8.6%
pop change since 2010
46081
FIPS code
Lawrence County ZIP code map
About Lawrence County
Lawrence County is located in South Dakota and contains 7 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 26,165 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.6% from 24,097 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lawrence County is 46081.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 26,165 |
| 2010 population | 24,097 |
| Change | +8.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| FIPS code | 46081 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lawrence County
ZIP codes for Lawrence County, SD (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57732 | Deadwood | Lawrence | View map |
| 57754 | Lead | Lawrence | View map |
| 57759 | Nemo | Lawrence | View map |
| 57779 | Saint Onge | Lawrence | View map |
| 57783 | Spearfish | Lawrence | View map |
| 57793 | Whitewood | Lawrence | View map |
| 57799 | Spearfish | Lawrence | View map |
Demographics & statistics
24,731
Population
44.5
Median age
$63,534
Median household income
$40,639
Per capita income
$208,267
Median home value
$555
Median monthly rent
80.7%
Home ownership
20.4%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
10,065
Housing units
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
467
Under 5
465
497
5–9
495
722
10–14
719
832
15–19
828
985
20–24
981
1,340
25–34
1,335
1,375
35–44
1,369
1,289
45–54
1,284
646
55–59
644
1,284
60–64
1,278
1,825
65–74
1,817
819
75–84
815
311
85+
309
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,298 | 12.6% |
| 18 and over | 20,433 | 87.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,896 | 22.3% |
| Median age | 44.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
1.1%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,610 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,029 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 496 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 479 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 270 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 157 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.8%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
7.2%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k+
10.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.9% |
| Median income | $63,534 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.3%
$50k–$100k
5.5%
$100k–$150k
10.3%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k–$300k
35.3%
$300k–$500k
22.6%
$500k–$1M
9.1%
$1M+
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,267 |
| Median rent / month | $555 |
| Owner occupied | 80.7% |
| Renter occupied | 19.3% |
| Vacant | 29.0% |
| Single-family detached | 76.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 28.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.4% |
| Electricity | 19.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 12.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,936 | 55.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 901 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,211 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,010 | 16.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,239 | 13.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,209 | 37.2% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.3% | 26.7% |
| Married | 55.4% | 54.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.5%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
12.5%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
8.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 131 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten | 261 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,985 | 26.8% |
| High school | 1,147 | 31.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,418 | 18.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
17.2%
Construction
15.0%
Education & healthcare
12.8%
Professional & management
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
9.1%
Other services
7.5%
Retail trade
6.9%
Wholesale trade
6.5%
Public administration
4.8%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.6% |
| Service | 19.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.1% |
| Production & transportation | 6.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.9% |
| Carpool | 13.3% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 4.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
20.4%
Under 18 years
26.0%
18 and over
19.8%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
6.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.9% |
| Retirement income | 28.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.7% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 11.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,125 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 27.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,799 | 97.4% |
| Spanish | 275 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 213 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 23 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,081 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 23,915 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 14,052 | 53.6% |
| Foreign born | 166 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 650 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 313 | 49.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,521 | 14.2% |
| Polish | 2,648 | 10.7% |
| French | 2,604 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 1,027 | 4.2% |
| English | 575 | 2.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 398 | 1.6% |
| German | 371 | 1.5% |
| Norwegian | 99 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.9% |
| Internet access | 90.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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