ZIP Code 57741 in Fort Meade, SD

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Fort Meade, South Dakota
County:Meade County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:6:07:59 AM
Population:109 [See All]
Area Code:605
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:44.4127, -103.4731
Land Area:0.164 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 57741 has 109 residents and 34 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 38.8 years, slightly older than the state (37.7) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.0% male and 55.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (50.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (15.6%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:109Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:129Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:664.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:34Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.09Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.76Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--698275766868868471154145134129
Decennial Census63------------------109------
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: 38.8

Male Median Age: 50.5

Female Median Age: 38

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male453710220035351305
Female343503686025127113
Total796121381060510478418
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8172.97%
Black:21.80%
Hispanic:*76.31%
Asian:00%
American Indian:1715.32%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:43.60%
Total:111100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4944.95%50.5 years
Females:6055.05%38.0 years
Total:109100%38.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:12899.22%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:10.78%
Total Population:129100%
Total Native Population:12899.22%
Total Foreign-born Population:10.78%
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


In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($72,421), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($46,986), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.8%, which is falls short of the state rate (67.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (98.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$20,000$16,250$18,750$19,167$0$18,125$211,029$0$0$0$88,750$0$0
Median Female Income$0$73,631$76,080$76,050$0$78,359$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:5452.94%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:4847.06%
Total:102100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:00.00%
Service:5398.15%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:11.85%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:54100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($236,800), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($912), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):52100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:52100%

Occupied Housing Units:52100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:52100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00.00%
Multi-Family Units:52100.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:52100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 33.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (31.10%). High school or higher is 99.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.30%). Private coverage is 98.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 59.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (30.80%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 666,666,666.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,666.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:10.98%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5351.96%
Some college, no degree:1312.75%
Associate's degree:10.98%
Bachelor's degree:3433.33%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:102100%
High school or higher:10199.02%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3433.33%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:8762.14%
Public Insurance:5237.14%
No Insurance:10.71%
Total:140100%
Has Health Insurance:13999.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 57741 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 1,266 people with an annual payroll of $179,382,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:58Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$44,844,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$179,382,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,266Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 57741 is located in Meade County, South Dakota, within the Rapid City, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39660). This Metro area has a population of 151,064 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 57741. It covers 0.164 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Rapid City, SDSource: Census
CBSA Number:39660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:151,064Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.164 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:No DistrictsSource: USPS
Congressional Land Area: sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


57744 | | 57738

Schools in ZIP Code 57741


We could not locate which school district 57741 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Sturgis Brown High School - 01 12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
District: Meade School District 46-1Nearby
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
District: UnknownNearby
Sturgis Intermediate School - 06 1230 Douglas St
Sturgis, SD 57785
District: Meade School District 46-1Nearby
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02 1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
District: Meade School District 46-1Nearby
Sturgis Elementary - 03 1121 Ballpark Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
District: Meade School District 46-1Nearby
Black Hills Christian Academy 630 S 32nd St
Spearfish, SD 57783
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Elizabeth Seton School 2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
District: Private SchoolNearby
Children's House Montessori 3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 57741


Black Hills State University 1200 University St
Spearfish, SD 57799-9500
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Rapid City 333 Omaha St. Suite 6 & 7
Rapid City, SD 57701
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy 937 East North Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Type: Post Secondary
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology 501 E Saint Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Type: Post Secondary
National American University-Ellsworth Afb Extension 1000 Ellsworth Street, Suite 2400-B
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD 57706-4800
Type: Post Secondary
Western Dakota Technical College 800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City, SD 57703-4018
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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