57788 ZIP Code — Vale, SD

Butte County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57788 is located in Vale, South Dakota, within Butte County. It covers approximately 240.23 square miles and serves a population of 675 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57788

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. 71% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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. 52% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 57788 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

675

population

240.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

57788 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 57788

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 57788. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

57762 Nisland (8.9 mi) 57785 Sturgis (12.6 mi) 57793 Whitewood (12.7 mi) 57779 Saint Onge (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	675
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	46
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	240.23 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	44.5859
Longitude	-103.3652
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	42.9%	51.7%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	29.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	16.8%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

675

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$68,750

Median household income

$24,188

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.2%

Home ownership

32.6%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

173

Housing units

5.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

154

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	86	12.7%
18 and over	589	87.3%
65 and over	162	24.0%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	633	92.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	2.5%
Two or more races	14	2%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.6%
Other race	11	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	51.7%	41.7%
$50k – $100k	41.3%	29.4%	33.8%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	16.8%	20.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 20.8%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 30.7%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	20.8%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	30.7%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.7%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 23.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.2%
Renter occupied	16.8%
Vacant	2.4%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	3.9%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	21.7%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	14.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	30.9%
4 bedrooms	37.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	16.3%
3 or more	56.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	75.2%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	22	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	30	14.9%
Female householder, no spouse	52	25.7%
Households with children under 18	48	23.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	112	55.4%
Average household size	3.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	45.7%
Married	51.7%	34.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.8%
Divorced	10.4%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 48.0%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	16.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	29.7%
High school	40	54.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 34.2%

Finance & real estate 18.3%

Construction 12.5%

Education & healthcare 12.5%

Retail trade 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Information 1.5%

Public administration 1.5%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.3%
Service	3.0%
Sales & office	33.8%
Natural resources & construction	22.8%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	25.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.3%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	31.5%
Work from home	8.8%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 32.6%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 36.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	70.8%
Retirement income	11.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.0%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	15.1%
18–64 years	2.6%
65 and over	61.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.6%
Public insurance	33.9%
No insurance	51.7%
Uninsured under 19	36.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	655	97.0%
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)	675	100.0%
Born in same state	668	99.0%
Born in different state	345	51.1%
Foreign born	7	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	16.9%
French	65	9.6%
Polish	34	5%
Arab	32	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	1.6%
Dutch	11	1.6%
English	5	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	76.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57788

What city is ZIP code 57788 in?

ZIP code 57788 is primarily assigned to Vale, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57788 in?

ZIP code 57788 falls within Meade County, South Dakota.

Does ZIP code 57788 have a large retiree population?

71% of households in ZIP code 57788 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 57788?

33% of residents in ZIP code 57788 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 57788?

5% 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 57788 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 57788 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 57788 in?

ZIP code 57788 observes the MST timezone.