57754 ZIP Code — Lead, SD

Lawrence County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57754 is located in Lead, South Dakota, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 264.87 square miles and serves a population of 3,542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57754

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,732. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 57754 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,542

population

264.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57754 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57754

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lead	Acceptable
Lead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57732 Deadwood (13.3 mi) 57783 Spearfish (14.8 mi) 82715 Four Corners (15 mi) 57759 Nemo (16 mi) 57799 Spearfish (16.5 mi) 57745 Hill City (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,542
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	264.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	44.2609
Longitude	-103.8948
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	53.1%	47.8%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	18.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,542

Population

People per sq mi

53.3

Median age

$54,732

Median household income

$34,112

Per capita income

$198,400

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

2,569

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

100

20–24

109

248

25–34

272

144

35–44

157

111

45–54

122

102

55–59

111

202

60–64

221

366

65–74

399

110

75–84

121

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	517	14.6%
18 and over	3,025	85.4%
65 and over	1,075	30.4%
Median age	53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,438	96.2%
Two or more races	61	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	32	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	47.8%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.1%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	18.3%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.9%	4.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$54,732

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.3%

$50k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,400
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	42.3%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	6.5%
1960–1969	2.2%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	53.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	10.1%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	8.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	20.2%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	30.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.6%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Wood	7.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	765	44.4%
Cohabiting couple	71	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	402	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	486	28.2%
Households with children under 18	224	13.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	835	48.4%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	26.3%
Married	55.9%	47.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	18.4%
Divorced	7.6%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 42.6%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	5.3%
Kindergarten	36	6.1%
Elementary school	232	39.5%
High school	123	21.0%
College / grad school	165	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.8%

Construction 12.0%

Professional & management 10.7%

Public administration 9.9%

Education & healthcare 9.0%

Retail trade 8.7%

Other services 6.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Information 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 18.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	13.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	344	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,412	96.3%
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)	3,526	99.5%
Born in same state	3,472	98.0%
Born in different state	2,267	64.0%
Foreign born	54	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.5%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	607	17.1%
French	426	12%
Polish	303	8.6%
Arab	195	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	1.7%
Dutch	27	0.8%
Irish	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.7%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57754

What city is ZIP code 57754 in?

ZIP code 57754 is primarily assigned to Lead, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57754 in?

ZIP code 57754 falls within Lawrence County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57754 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 57754 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 57754 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 57754 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 57754 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 57754 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 57754?

ZIP code 57754 has an estimated population of 3,542 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57754 in?

ZIP code 57754 observes the MST timezone.