Mellette County, SD ZIP Codes
South Dakota (SD) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
1,908
population (2021)
-6.8%
pop change since 2010
46095
FIPS code
Mellette County ZIP code map
About Mellette County
Mellette County is located in South Dakota and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 1,908 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.8% from 2,048 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mellette County is 46095.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 1,908 |
| 2010 population | 2,048 |
| Change | -6.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| FIPS code | 46095 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mellette County
ZIP codes for Mellette County, SD (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57560 | Norris | Mellette | View map |
| 57579 | White River | Mellette | View map |
| 57585 | Wood | Mellette | View map |
Demographics & statistics
1,953
Population
37.3
Median age
$43,064
Median household income
$16,575
Per capita income
$55,633
Median home value
$610
Median monthly rent
58.3%
Home ownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
21.8%
Unemployment
508
Housing units
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
53
Under 5
53
74
5–9
73
98
10–14
96
62
15–19
62
63
20–24
62
103
25–34
102
119
35–44
117
111
45–54
110
71
55–59
70
63
60–64
62
109
65–74
108
47
75–84
47
9
85+
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 537 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 1,416 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 329 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 37.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
62.1%
White
32.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,215 | 62.1% |
| White | 644 | 32.9% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
17.0%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
9.9%
$25k–$35k
19.6%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
12.8%
$75k–$100k
13.4%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k+
0.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 17.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 19.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.0% |
| $200k+ | 0.6% |
| Median income | $43,064 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
39.6%
$50k–$100k
20.2%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k–$300k
1.5%
$300k–$500k
4.3%
$500k–$1M
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $55,633 |
| Median rent / month | $610 |
| Owner occupied | 58.3% |
| Renter occupied | 41.7% |
| Vacant | 18.9% |
| Single-family detached | 74.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 20.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% |
| 3 or more | 30.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.8% |
| Electricity | 44.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 33.7% |
| Fuel oil | 6.6% |
| Wood | 14.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 236 | 31.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 47 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 145 | 30.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 200 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 185 | 24.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 241 | 35.1% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.4% | 31.4% |
| Married | 29.8% | 35.5% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 20.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
HS graduate
41.2%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
7.7%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 25 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 26 | 2.4% |
| Elementary school | 302 | 60.7% |
| High school | 83 | 21.0% |
| College / grad school | 65 | 12.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Agriculture & mining
23.2%
Public administration
19.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Other services
6.7%
Retail trade
6.5%
Information
4.3%
Construction
3.2%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Transportation & utilities
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.3% |
| Service | 26.5% |
| Sales & office | 6.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 6.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 35.3% |
| Government | 35.0% |
| Self-employed | 28.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 6.6% |
| Other means | 5.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
46.4%
Under 18 years
60.3%
18 and over
41.6%
Married-couple families
21.2%
Female-led households
85.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.1% |
| Retirement income | 14.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.6% |
| Heart disease | 11.3% |
| Stroke | 6.4% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| Kidney disease | 5.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 35.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 16.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 45.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.7% |
| Teeth loss | 30.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 95 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 9.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 22.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 26.5% |
| Public insurance | 54.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,847 | 96.1% |
| 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) | 1,953 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,953 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,605 | 84.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 130 | 6.7% |
| Italian | 71 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 70 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 19 | 1% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.6% |
| English | 6 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 72.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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