Meade County, SD ZIP Codes
South Dakota (SD) · 11 ZIP codes · 11 cities
11
ZIP codes
30,173
population (2021)
+18.6%
pop change since 2010
46093
FIPS code
Meade County ZIP code map
About Meade County
Meade County is located in South Dakota and contains 11 ZIP codes across 11 cities and communities.
The county's population was 30,173 as of 2021,
an increase of
18.6% from 25,434 in 2010.
The timezone is Pacific Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Meade County is 46093.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 30,173 |
| 2010 population | 25,434 |
| Change | +18.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| FIPS code | 46093 |
| Timezone | Pacific |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Meade County
Black Hawk
Ellsworth Afb
Enning
Faith
Fort Meade
Howes
Mud Butte
Piedmont
Sturgis
Union Center
White Owl
ZIP codes for Meade County, SD (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57626 | Faith | Meade | View map |
| 57706 | Ellsworth Afb | Meade | View map |
| 57718 | Black Hawk | Meade | View map |
| 57737 | Enning | Meade | View map |
| 57741 | Fort Meade | Meade | View map |
| 57748 | Howes | Meade | View map |
| 57758 | Mud Butte | Meade | View map |
| 57769 | Piedmont | Meade | View map |
| 57785 | Sturgis | Meade | View map |
| 57787 | Union Center | Meade | View map |
| 57792 | White Owl | Meade | View map |
Demographics & statistics
27,132
Population
40.1
Median age
$68,267
Median household income
$33,285
Per capita income
$101,155
Median home value
$548
Median monthly rent
64.1%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
8,710
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
739
Under 5
762
851
5–9
877
947
10–14
976
715
15–19
737
987
20–24
1,018
1,887
25–34
1,945
1,753
35–44
1,807
1,439
45–54
1,483
797
55–59
821
941
60–64
969
1,444
65–74
1,489
612
75–84
630
249
85+
257
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,091 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 21,041 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,681 | 19.8% |
| Median age | 40.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.3%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
0.8%
Other race
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,015 | 86.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,547 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 709 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 639 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 482 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 214 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 205 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
18.2%
$50k–$75k
23.5%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $68,267 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.2%
$50k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
4.7%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,155 |
| Median rent / month | $548 |
| Owner occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter occupied | 35.9% |
| Vacant | 19.8% |
| Single-family detached | 71.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 17.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% |
| 3 or more | 36.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.4% |
| Electricity | 25.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 49.0% |
| Fuel oil | 4.5% |
| Wood | 3.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,835 | 53.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 557 | 11.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,851 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,144 | 21.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,335 | 34.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,156 | 30.5% |
| Average household size | 2.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.8% | 33.3% |
| Married | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 5.1% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
33.6%
Some college, no degree
22.5%
Associate's degree
16.4%
Bachelor's degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 327 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 471 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,860 | 34.1% |
| High school | 1,402 | 30.2% |
| College / grad school | 826 | 7.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.6%
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Retail trade
11.5%
Public administration
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Construction
4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Other services
3.0%
Professional & management
2.9%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.5% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 13.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 61.4% |
| Government | 21.3% |
| Self-employed | 16.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.0% |
| Carpool | 4.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 9.1% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
12.5%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
32.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.6% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 24.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 10.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.0% |
| Visited dentist | 56.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.1% |
| Teeth loss | 14.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,618 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 20.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,631 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 248 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 81 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 150 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,580 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 26,245 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 13,019 | 62.5% |
| Foreign born | 335 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 552 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 274 | 14.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,051 | 11.2% |
| Polish | 2,749 | 10.1% |
| French | 2,376 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 1,273 | 4.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 723 | 2.7% |
| Dutch | 310 | 1.1% |
| German | 137 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.2% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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