57762 ZIP Code — Nisland, SD

Butte County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57762 is located in Nisland, South Dakota, within Butte County. It covers approximately 105.91 square miles and serves a population of 517 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57762

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,136) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 57762 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

517
population
105.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
57762 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Nisland Acceptable
Nisland Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57788 Vale (8.9 mi) 57793 Whitewood (11.1 mi) 57779 Saint Onge (13.6 mi) 57717 Belle Fourche (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 517
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 019
Geography
Land area 105.91 sq mi
Water area 0.31 sq mi
Latitude 44.6483
Longitude -103.5227
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 65.1% 51.7% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 19.3% 29.4% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 16.8% 20.1%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.1% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

517
Population
5
People per sq mi
51.8
Median age
$46,136
Median household income
$32,259
Per capita income
$162,500
Median home value
$798
Median monthly rent
87.0%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
215
Housing units
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
2
Under 5
2
12
5–9
15
27
10–14
33
10
15–19
13
20
25–34
24
27
35–44
34
19
45–54
24
25
55–59
31
20
60–64
24
63
65–74
77
7
75–84
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1811422.1%
18 and over40377.9%
65 and over15530.0%
Median age51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66%
Two or more races 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
GroupCount%
White38966%
Two or more races12821.7%
Hispanic or Latino7212.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.1% 51.7% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 19.3% 29.4% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 14.1% 16.8% 20.1%
Over $200k 1.6% 2.1% 4.4%
Under $10k 6.0%
$10k–$15k 2.8%
$15k–$25k 15.7%
$25k–$35k 17.1%
$35k–$50k 12.5%
$50k–$75k 8.3%
$75k–$100k 7.9%
$100k–$150k 16.2%
$150k–$200k 6.5%
$200k+ 6.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.0%
$10k–$15k2.8%
$15k–$25k15.7%
$25k–$35k17.1%
$35k–$50k12.5%
$50k–$75k8.3%
$75k–$100k7.9%
$100k–$150k16.2%
$150k–$200k6.5%
$200k+6.9%
Median income$46,136

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%
$50k–$100k 15.4%
$100k–$150k 17.0%
$150k–$200k 6.9%
$200k–$300k 22.9%
$300k–$500k 17.6%
$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$162,500
Median rent / month$798
Owner occupied87.0%
Renter occupied13.0%
Vacant11.1%
Single-family detached57.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes42.4%
Median rooms5.6
Avg household size (owned)2.53

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.5%
2000–20099.5%
1990–199910.3%
1980–198915.6%
1970–197917.3%
1960–19692.9%
1950–19595.8%
1940–19495.3%
1939 or earlier28.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom10.3%
2 bedrooms28.4%
3 bedrooms29.2%
4 bedrooms15.6%
5+ bedrooms16.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.9%
1 vehicle17.6%
2 vehicles27.3%
3 or more53.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.9%
Electricity11.1%
Propane / LP gas53.2%
Wood34.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14366.2%
Cohabiting couple20.9%
Male householder, no spouse2511.6%
Female householder, no spouse4621.3%
Households with children under 185625.9%
Households with seniors (65+)8639.8%
Average household size2.39

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married9.3%17.9%
Married84.6%67.0%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed3.3%3.8%
Divorced2.8%11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%
Some HS, no diploma 11.7%
HS graduate 42.2%
Some college, no degree 28.3%
Associate's degree 6.9%
Bachelor's degree 5.5%
Graduate / professional 4.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.1%
Bachelor's or higher9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten21.9%
Elementary school8176.4%
High school2321.7%
College / grad school00.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%
Retail trade 12.9%
Public administration 12.2%
Finance & real estate 8.2%
Manufacturing 7.8%
Education & healthcare 7.8%
Construction 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 3.9%
Other services 2.4%
Professional & management 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.5%
Service16.5%
Sales & office27.5%
Natural resources & construction6.7%
Production & transportation14.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.3%
Government18.4%
Self-employed24.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone61.6%
Carpool6.7%
Public transit0.4%
Walk5.1%
Work from home24.3%
Other means2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)30.4

Poverty

All people 12.0%
Under 18 years 20.2%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security38.9%
Retirement income16.7%
Supplemental Security4.6%
Cash public assistance3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP9.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.2%
High blood pressure36.7%
High cholesterol34.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma9.3%
Arthritis27.6%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer7.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.3%
Binge drinking17.6%
No physical activity27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.5%
Depression15.9%
Fair or poor health15.4%
Poor mental health11.2%
Poor physical health11.4%
No health insurance13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.3%
Visited dentist62.7%
Cholesterol screening89.1%
Teeth loss18.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans5012.4%
Disability%
Any disability26.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years16.5%
65 and over61.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.2%
Public insurance45.6%
No insurance11.6%
Uninsured under 192.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only51399.2%
Spanish10.2%
Other Indo-European10.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)51198.8%
Born in same state51198.8%
Born in different state34166.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen61.2%
Not a US citizen6100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab8716.8%
Italian509.7%
Polish509.7%
AncestryCount%
French499.5%
English40.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.8%
Internet access90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57762

What city is ZIP code 57762 in?

ZIP code 57762 is primarily assigned to Nisland, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57762 in?

ZIP code 57762 falls within Butte County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57762 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 57762 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57762?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 57762 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 57762 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57762 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 57762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 57762 in?

ZIP code 57762 observes the MST timezone.

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