57501 ZIP Code — Pierre, SD

Hughes County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57501 is located in Pierre, South Dakota, within Hughes County. It covers approximately 564.14 square miles and serves a population of 17,380 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57501

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $84,055. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17,380
population
564.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
57501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57501

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Pierre Acceptable
Pierre Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57532 Fort Pierre (14.4 mi) 57564 Onida (14.8 mi) 57522 Blunt (19.6 mi) 57520 Agar (19.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 17,380
Population density 31 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 065
Geography
Land area 564.14 sq mi
Water area 95.87 sq mi
Latitude 44.5671
Longitude -100.2672
Timezone Central (CT)
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 36.1% 36.1% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 35.3% 35.7% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 25.5% 25.0% 20.1%
Over $200k 3.1% 3.2% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

17,380
Population
31
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$84,055
Median household income
$37,946
Per capita income
$218,500
Median home value
$921
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
5,887
Housing units
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
509
Under 5
513
686
5–9
692
606
10–14
612
432
15–19
436
429
20–24
432
1,007
25–34
1,016
1,264
35–44
1,276
1,025
45–54
1,035
533
55–59
538
675
60–64
681
882
65–74
890
445
75–84
449
158
85+
159
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184,26024.5%
18 and over13,12075.5%
65 and over2,98317.2%
Median age39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.3%
Two or more races 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Other race 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
GroupCount%
White14,25580.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1,99311.3%
Two or more races8985.1%
Hispanic or Latino3071.7%
Other race1390.8%
Asian880.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.1% 36.1% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 35.3% 35.7% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 25.5% 25.0% 20.1%
Over $200k 3.1% 3.2% 4.4%
Under $10k 3.7%
$10k–$15k 3.0%
$15k–$25k 5.8%
$25k–$35k 8.4%
$35k–$50k 10.8%
$50k–$75k 13.1%
$75k–$100k 21.1%
$100k–$150k 19.7%
$150k–$200k 8.8%
$200k+ 5.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.7%
$10k–$15k3.0%
$15k–$25k5.8%
$25k–$35k8.4%
$35k–$50k10.8%
$50k–$75k13.1%
$75k–$100k21.1%
$100k–$150k19.7%
$150k–$200k8.8%
$200k+5.6%
Median income$84,055

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%
$50k–$100k 6.2%
$100k–$150k 11.1%
$150k–$200k 17.0%
$200k–$300k 33.2%
$300k–$500k 18.7%
$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$218,500
Median rent / month$921
Owner occupied73.6%
Renter occupied26.4%
Vacant7.4%
Single-family detached63.5%
Large apartment buildings7.0%
Mobile homes13.3%
Median rooms6.2
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–201910.6%
2000–200911.5%
1990–199910.3%
1980–198914.8%
1970–197919.9%
1960–19698.9%
1950–195913.7%
1940–19491.4%
1939 or earlier8.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.3%
1 bedroom7.6%
2 bedrooms23.5%
3 bedrooms36.0%
4 bedrooms20.1%
5+ bedrooms9.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.5%
1 vehicle30.8%
2 vehicles33.7%
3 or more28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas51.5%
Electricity39.1%
Propane / LP gas7.3%
Fuel oil0.4%
Wood0.9%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3,28745.6%
Cohabiting couple1,03414.3%
Male householder, no spouse1,44020.0%
Female householder, no spouse1,45220.1%
Households with children under 182,39633.2%
Households with seniors (65+)2,16230.0%
Average household size2.26

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.4%26.2%
Married50.7%50.4%
Separated0.5%0.9%
Widowed4.5%10.3%
Divorced15.9%12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%
Some HS, no diploma 2.2%
HS graduate 27.3%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 13.0%
Bachelor's degree 24.7%
Graduate / professional 10.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher96.9%
Bachelor's or higher35.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2817.7%
Kindergarten3479.5%
Elementary school1,90752.3%
High school78121.4%
College / grad school3299.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 23.3%
Education & healthcare 22.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%
Retail trade 8.6%
Construction 7.6%
Finance & real estate 7.3%
Professional & management 5.4%
Agriculture & mining 3.8%
Other services 3.6%
Information 2.5%
Manufacturing 2.3%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Transportation & utilities 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts48.6%
Service16.7%
Sales & office19.9%
Natural resources & construction7.2%
Production & transportation7.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector58.9%
Government35.1%
Self-employed6.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.4%
Carpool10.5%
Public transit0.5%
Walk2.8%
Work from home6.5%
Other means0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)13.0

Poverty

All people 10.1%
Under 18 years 11.4%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 1.2%
Female-led households 19.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security31.1%
Retirement income26.5%
Supplemental Security1.8%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP6.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity34.9%
High blood pressure28.3%
High cholesterol29.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart disease6.1%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma9.1%
Arthritis22.4%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease5.5%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.2%
Binge drinking20.1%
No physical activity21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.1%
Depression15.8%
Fair or poor health10.7%
Poor mental health10.8%
Poor physical health8.5%
No health insurance11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.3%
Visited dentist69.3%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss13.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1,2219.3%
Disability%
Any disability12.5%
Under 187.0%
18–64 years9.8%
65 and over29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.5%
Public insurance27.5%
No insurance6.3%
Uninsured under 196.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only16,35894.1%
Spanish650.4%
Other Indo-European110.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.0%
Other languages470.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)17,22599.1%
Born in same state17,17098.8%
Born in different state11,56466.5%
Foreign born550.3%
Naturalized citizen1550.9%
Not a US citizen9158.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish1,98411.4%
Italian1,94411.2%
French1,81310.4%
English5183%
AncestryCount%
Arab4292.5%
Dutch2141.2%
Irish870.5%
German640.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.5%
Internet access94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57501

What city is ZIP code 57501 in?

ZIP code 57501 is primarily assigned to Pierre, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57501 in?

ZIP code 57501 falls within Hughes County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57501 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 57501 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 57501?

ZIP code 57501 has an estimated population of 17,380 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57501?

The median home value in ZIP code 57501 is $218,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 57501?

The median household income in ZIP code 57501 is $84,055, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 57501 in?

ZIP code 57501 observes the CST timezone.

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