57793 ZIP Code — Whitewood, SD

Lawrence County, South Dakota

ZIP code 57793 is located in Whitewood, South Dakota, within Lawrence County. It covers approximately 152.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,107 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 605.

About ZIP code 57793

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $244,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,143. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 57793 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,107
population
152.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
57793 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 57793

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City Status
Whitewood Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
57779 Saint Onge (9.1 mi) 57762 Nisland (11.1 mi) 57788 Vale (12.7 mi) 57799 Spearfish (14 mi) 57783 Spearfish (14.6 mi) 57732 Deadwood (15.9 mi) 57785 Sturgis (18.1 mi) 57759 Nemo (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,107
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 46
County FIPS 081
Geography
Land area 152.09 sq mi
Water area 0.32 sq mi
Latitude 44.4944
Longitude -103.5888
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 32.9% 47.8% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 30.1% 29.1% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 30.7% 18.3% 20.1%
Over $200k 6.2% 4.8% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,107
Population
14
People per sq mi
45.8
Median age
$77,143
Median household income
$32,277
Per capita income
$244,900
Median home value
$859
Median monthly rent
84.2%
Home ownership
13.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
660
Housing units
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
67
Under 5
55
123
5–9
100
44
10–14
36
100
15–19
82
20
20–24
16
73
25–34
59
119
35–44
98
171
45–54
140
89
55–59
72
129
60–64
106
158
65–74
129
59
75–84
48
8
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1856026.6%
18 and over1,54773.4%
65 and over40819.4%
Median age45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%
Two or more races 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,02095.7%
Two or more races492.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native190.9%
Asian170.8%
Hispanic or Latino40.2%
Other race20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 32.9% 47.8% 41.7%
$50k – $100k 30.1% 29.1% 33.8%
$100k – $200k 30.7% 18.3% 20.1%
Over $200k 6.2% 4.8% 4.4%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 4.5%
$15k–$25k 7.1%
$25k–$35k 6.0%
$35k–$50k 13.1%
$50k–$75k 12.8%
$75k–$100k 16.5%
$100k–$150k 14.2%
$150k–$200k 10.3%
$200k+ 9.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k4.5%
$15k–$25k7.1%
$25k–$35k6.0%
$35k–$50k13.1%
$50k–$75k12.8%
$75k–$100k16.5%
$100k–$150k14.2%
$150k–$200k10.3%
$200k+9.8%
Median income$77,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.2%
$50k–$100k 6.1%
$100k–$150k 8.3%
$150k–$200k 7.8%
$200k–$300k 19.1%
$300k–$500k 20.9%
$500k–$1M 8.1%
$1M+ 8.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$244,900
Median rent / month$859
Owner occupied84.2%
Renter occupied15.8%
Vacant7.4%
Single-family detached62.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes32.5%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.98

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.9%
2010–20197.4%
2000–200922.3%
1990–199913.2%
1980–19898.3%
1970–197923.4%
1960–19695.3%
1950–19595.6%
1940–19491.2%
1939 or earlier12.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.6%
1 bedroom1.0%
2 bedrooms24.5%
3 bedrooms54.7%
4 bedrooms12.2%
5+ bedrooms7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.2%
1 vehicle15.2%
2 vehicles32.5%
3 or more49.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas59.4%
Electricity14.7%
Propane / LP gas14.9%
Wood8.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family45964.1%
Cohabiting couple669.2%
Male householder, no spouse7210.1%
Female householder, no spouse11916.6%
Households with children under 1822731.7%
Households with seniors (65+)30041.9%
Average household size2.92

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.9%16.0%
Married55.8%63.0%
Separated0.6%0.8%
Widowed0.2%11.1%
Divorced12.5%9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.7%
HS graduate 34.1%
Some college, no degree 18.9%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 18.6%
Graduate / professional 10.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.9%
Bachelor's or higher28.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool305.6%
Kindergarten417.7%
Elementary school24746.2%
High school16430.7%
College / grad school539.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%
Agriculture & mining 15.0%
Professional & management 12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%
Manufacturing 9.0%
Transportation & utilities 8.8%
Construction 7.8%
Retail trade 5.8%
Other services 5.7%
Finance & real estate 4.0%
Public administration 1.9%
Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts37.9%
Service19.4%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources & construction13.6%
Production & transportation9.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector77.8%
Government11.3%
Self-employed10.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone65.8%
Carpool10.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk11.0%
Work from home12.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)26.0

Poverty

All people 13.4%
Under 18 years 17.7%
18 and over 11.9%
Married-couple families 4.6%
Female-led households 3.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.7%
Retirement income23.7%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP4.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity29.0%
High blood pressure30.8%
High cholesterol30.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart disease6.6%
Stroke2.9%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis25.5%
Kidney disease2.8%
Pulmonary disease5.7%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking17.7%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity20.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep27.5%
Depression15.4%
Fair or poor health10.5%
Poor mental health10.4%
Poor physical health8.5%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)72.9%
Visited dentist68.8%
Cholesterol screening90.5%
Teeth loss12.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans16610.9%
Disability%
Any disability13.0%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years14.7%
65 and over23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.5%
Public insurance31.4%
No insurance7.3%
Uninsured under 196.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,98594.2%
Spanish50.3%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander50.3%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,08599.0%
Born in same state2,08599.0%
Born in different state1,26059.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen221.0%
Not a US citizen22100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian53025.2%
French40419.2%
Arab1517.2%
Polish1105.2%
AncestryCount%
Dutch301.4%
English261.2%
German70.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.0%
Internet access87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 57793

What city is ZIP code 57793 in?

ZIP code 57793 is primarily assigned to Whitewood, South Dakota.

What county is ZIP code 57793 in?

ZIP code 57793 falls within Lawrence County, South Dakota.

Is ZIP code 57793 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 57793 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 57793 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 57793 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 57793 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 57793 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 57793?

ZIP code 57793 has an estimated population of 2,107 residents, with a density of 14 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 57793 in?

ZIP code 57793 observes the MST timezone.

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