Rapid City, SD ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
57701	Standard	46,258	48.01%	Jolly Acres,Old Town,Rockerville
57702	Standard	33,162	34.42%	Hisega,Pactola Lake,Rockerville,Silver City
57703	Standard	16,933	17.57%
57709	P.O. Box	0	0.00%

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Population & Demographics

Rapid City, SD has 98,535 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.6%) and 35-39 (6.1%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 5.6%. Those born outside the United States make up 2.3% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	96,353
Total Households:	39,749
Total Housing Units:	42,983
Average Household Size:	2.33
Average Family Size:	3.03

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	74,703
Total Households:	31,261
Total Housing Units:	33,544
Average Household Size:	2.27
Average Family Size:	3.16

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	89,572	90,372	91,432	93,210	94,034	94,854	95,620	96,765	97,848	99,876	95,612	96,982	98,535
Decennial Census	90,647	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	96,353	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.3

Male Median Age: 38.2

Female Median Age: 40.7

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	2,817	3,025	3,167	3,184	3,634	3,448	3,251	3,341	2,808	2,567	2,498	3,105	3,210	2,867	2,244	1,384	916	829
Female	2,592	2,876	3,073	2,902	2,907	2,974	3,249	3,024	2,815	2,657	2,528	3,193	3,429	3,105	2,338	1,665	1,227	1,504
Total	5,409	5,901	6,240	6,086	6,541	6,422	6,500	6,365	5,623	5,224	5,026	6,298	6,639	5,972	4,582	3,049	2,143	2,333

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	74,396	79.42%
Black:	1,225	1.31%
Hispanic:*	4,771	5.09%
Asian:	1,366	1.46%
American Indian:	10,784	11.51%
Hawaiian:	68	0.07%
Other:	1,063	1.13%
Total:	93,673	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	48,295	50.12%	38.2 years
Females:	48,058	49.88%	40.7 years
Total:	96,353	100%	39.3 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	37,270	49.89%	35.7 years
Females:	37,433	50.11%	39.4 years
Total:	74,703	100%	37.4 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	95,382	96.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,013	1.03%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,397	1.42%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	743	2.17%
Total Population:	98,535	100%
Total Native Population:	96,395	97.83%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,140	2.17%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Rapid City, SD have an average household income of $74,309 (higher than the State by 2.6%, and lower than the Nation by 5.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($93,113 vs $45,713). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$51,752	$54,114	$54,932	$54,109	$53,969	$54,121	$55,759	$57,817	$60,378	$61,988	$65,948	$70,051	$74,309
Median Family Income	$62,431	$65,197	$65,626	$65,378	$64,817	$65,153	$67,909	$71,033	$75,927	$78,117	$83,758	$89,737	$93,113
Median NonFamily Income	$32,527	$33,826	$35,088	$34,962	$34,965	$36,310	$36,927	$36,960	$36,918	$39,406	$39,807	$45,051	$45,713
Median Male Income	$42,741	$43,239	$43,994	$43,618	$43,370	$44,275	$44,233	$45,017	$48,147	$48,635	$51,323	$54,874	$57,867
Median Female Income	$31,020	$32,026	$32,146	$31,680	$31,744	$32,544	$33,025	$34,960	$36,812	$37,478	$40,356	$44,745	$47,632

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	48,528	61.24%
Unemployed:	1,780	2.25%
Not In Labor Force:	28,934	36.51%
Total:	79,242	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	19,096	39.35%
Service:	7,584	15.63%
Sales and Office:	10,700	22.05%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	4,933	10.17%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	6,215	12.81%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	48,528	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Rapid City, SD, the median home value is $273,866 - much higher than the State by 15.7%, and up $71,066 (35.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,165 per month - much higher than the State by 27.7%, and up $231 (24.7%) since 2020. Most renters in Rapid City pay under $1,000 (45.8%). About 45.8% pay under $1,000 and 5.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.6% (60.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 38.4% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$156,700	$159,400	$159,733	$161,100	$165,266	$171,733	$178,333	$185,066	$193,866	$202,800	$215,433	$251,566	$273,866

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	1,583	12.39%
$500 to $999:	3,898	30.52%
$1,000 to $1,499:	4,558	35.69%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,477	11.56%
$2,000 to $2,499:	387	3.03%
$2,500 to $2,999:	115	0.90%
$3,000 or more:	134	1.05%
No Rent:	620	4.85%
Total:	12,772	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$775	$817	$854	$864	$864	$845	$853	$861	$870	$934	$987	$1,084	$1,165

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	16,468	40.23%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	11,698	28.57%
Renter Occupied:	12,772	31.20%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	40,938	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	40,938	91.40%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,850	8.60%
Total Housing Units:	44,788	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

36.4% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, above the state rate (31.1%) and slightly above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 94.7%, which is slightly above the state rate (93.0%). The share of people in poverty is 6.7%, which is about the same as the state rate (7.4%) and slightly below the national rate (8.7%), down 1.8 percentage points since 2011 and down 1.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,397	2.02%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,314	3.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	18,119	26.16%
Some college, no degree:	15,458	22.32%
Associate's degree:	8,065	11.64%
Bachelor's degree:	15,184	21.92%
Graduate or professional degree:	8,727	12.60%
Total:	69,264	100%
High school graduate or higher:	65,553	94.64%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	23,911	34.52%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	67,807	60.68%
Public Insurance:	34,197	30.60%
No Insurance:	9,737	8.71%
Total:	111,741	100%
Has Health Insurance:	102,004	91.29%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	8.4%	7.6%	7.7%	7.1%	7.3%	7.9%	8.5%	8.5%	8.1%	8.2%	8.0%	7.5%	6.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	1,034	4.81%
Kindergarten:	1,466	6.81%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	9,223	42.87%
High school (grades 9-12):	4,529	21.05%
College or graduate school:	5,260	24.45%
Total:	21,512	100%
Early Childhood:	2,500	11.62%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	15,218	70.74%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	3 Standard, 1 PO Box [See All]
County:	Pennington County, SD
Area Code:	605
Time Zone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	74,703 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Rapid City, SD [Learn More]
Coordinates:	44.0339, -103.2713
Land Area:	467.79 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/sd-rapid-city.asp

White:	55,748	76.57%
Black:	1,117	1.53%
Hispanic:*	3,962	5.44%
Asian:	1,209	1.66%
American Indian:	9,851	13.53%
Hawaiian:	49	0.07%
Other:	868	1.19%
Total:	72,804	100%

Native, born in the United States:	74,216	96.59%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	838	1.09%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,187	1.54%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	595	2.32%
Total Population:	76,836	100%
Total Native Population:	75,054	97.68%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,782	2.32%

Management, business, science, and arts:	15,038	39.86%
Service:	6,142	16.28%
Sales and Office:	8,279	21.95%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	3,678	9.75%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	4,587	12.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	37,724	100%

Less than $500:	1,565	12.75%
$500 to $999:	3,805	31.01%
$1,000 to $1,499:	4,327	35.26%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,444	11.77%
$2,000 to $2,499:	346	2.82%
$2,500 to $2,999:	104	0.85%
$3,000 or more:	134	1.09%
No Rent:	547	4.46%
Total:	12,272	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Rapid City, SD

Sources & References

Employed:	37,724	61.32%
Unemployed:	1,261	2.05%
Not In Labor Force:	22,538	36.63%
Total:	61,523	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	11,838	37.04%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	7,851	24.56%
Renter Occupied:	12,272	38.40%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	31,961	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	31,961	91.97%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,790	8.03%
Total Housing Units:	34,751	100%

Less than 9th grade:	901	1.70%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,894	3.58%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	13,509	25.53%
Some college, no degree:	11,873	22.44%
Associate's degree:	5,453	10.31%
Bachelor's degree:	12,175	23.01%
Graduate or professional degree:	7,107	13.43%
Total:	52,912	100%
High school graduate or higher:	50,117	94.72%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	19,282	36.44%

Private Insurance:	51,755	59.65%
Public Insurance:	27,111	31.25%
No Insurance:	7,896	9.10%
Total:	86,762	100%
Has Health Insurance:	78,866	90.90%

Nursery School, Preschool:	805	4.62%
Kindergarten:	1,063	6.10%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	7,230	41.51%
High school (grades 9-12):	3,602	20.68%
College or graduate school:	4,716	27.08%
Total:	17,416	100%
Early Childhood:	1,868	10.73%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	11,895	68.30%

# Residential Mailboxes:	45,918Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	3,612Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	62,203Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	24,022Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	5,279Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	3,726Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$625,830,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,580,111,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	50,509Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Rapid City, SDSource: Census
CBSA Number:	39660Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	151,064Source: Census
MSA:	Rapid City, SD MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	467.786 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	2.15 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	52980Source: Census
Place Name:	Rapid City city; South DakotaSource: Census