57703 ZIP Code — Rapid City, SD

Pennington County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57703 is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, within Pennington County. It covers approximately 129.78 square miles and serves a population of 16,951 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57703

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,363.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 57703 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

16,951

population

129.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57703 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57703

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57703. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rapid City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57701 Rapid City (8.5 mi) 57719 Box Elder (8.9 mi) 57725 Caputa (13.1 mi) 57744 Hermosa (15.5 mi) 57702 Rapid City (16.4 mi) 57769 Piedmont (17.6 mi) 57718 Black Hawk (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,951
Population density	131 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	103

Geography
Land area	129.78 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	44.0261
Longitude	-103.0757
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	37.7%	42.3%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	33.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	19.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

16,951

Population

131

People per sq mi

38.0

Median age

$76,363

Median household income

$34,059

Per capita income

$227,700

Median home value

$1,278

Median monthly rent

83.5%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

6,080

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

581

Under 5

514

642

5–9

567

602

10–14

531

540

15–19

477

518

20–24

457

1,216

25–34

1,074

1,222

35–44

1,080

1,174

45–54

1,038

584

55–59

516

700

60–64

619

837

65–74

739

295

75–84

261

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,028	23.8%
18 and over	12,923	76.2%
65 and over	2,299	13.6%
Median age	38.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Two or more races 10.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Asian 1.6%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,744	79.4%
Two or more races	1,744	10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	959	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	358	2.1%
Asian	273	1.6%
Black or African American	143	0.8%
Other race	76	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.7%	42.3%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	38.0%	33.3%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	22.8%	19.2%	20.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	5.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	23.7%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$76,363

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.6%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 33.5%

$300k–$500k 21.6%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$227,700
Median rent / month	$1,278
Owner occupied	83.5%
Renter occupied	16.5%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	67.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	18.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	17.0%
2000–2009	22.5%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	21.3%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	35.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.0%
Electricity	25.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,443	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	671	10.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,268	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,185	18.0%
Households with children under 18	2,181	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,689	25.7%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.4%	26.6%
Married	51.4%	54.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	4.8%
Divorced	10.7%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 30.2%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.9%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	398	9.9%
Kindergarten	240	6.0%
Elementary school	1,838	45.8%
High school	767	19.1%
College / grad school	766	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Retail trade 13.2%

Professional & management 10.9%

Construction 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Public administration 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Other services 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 17.1%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 35.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.6%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	28.1%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	7.9%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	20.8%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	17.4%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,552	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.0%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,856	93.5%
Spanish	117	0.7%
Other Indo-European	44	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	41	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,604	98.0%
Born in same state	16,501	97.3%
Born in different state	9,980	58.9%
Foreign born	103	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	347	2.0%
Not a US citizen	249	71.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,137	12.6%
French	1,434	8.5%
Polish	1,272	7.5%
Arab	720	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	643	3.8%
Dutch	215	1.3%
German	64	0.4%
Irish	41	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	94.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57703

What city is ZIP code 57703 in?

ZIP code 57703 is primarily assigned to Rapid City, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57703 in?

ZIP code 57703 falls within Pennington County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57703 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 57703 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57703 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 57703 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 57703?

ZIP code 57703 has an estimated population of 16,951 residents, with a density of 131 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 57703?

The median home value in ZIP code 57703 is $227,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 57703 in?

ZIP code 57703 observes the MST timezone.