| City: | Fort Meade, South Dakota |
| County: | Meade County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:37:13 PM |
| 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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The postal system centers on building assignments rather than street addresses. ZIP+4 records show the POSTMASTER building as the primary administrative location, with mail routing through installation channels. Sheridan Street accounts for the majority of delivery points, including apartments and other multi-unit structures. The population-to-household ratio of 3.2 suggests standard military family housing, consistent with active-duty assignments.
At 38.8 years old, the median age reflects the mix of service members and their families typical of a small military installation. The demographic data shows 81 white residents, 17 Native American residents, and small numbers from other racial groups. Four households have vacancies, though none are classified as seasonal or recreational properties. This is permanent military housing, not transient quarters.
The installation covers just 0.23 square miles of developed land in Meade County. Street delivery exists through one city carrier route and one rural route, supplemented by 55 PO Boxes serving administrative and family needs. The PO Box adoption rate of 1.62 indicates the facility serves some surrounding area residents who lack carrier delivery. Six streets appear in postal records: Sheridan Street and Sheridan Road (separate routes), Mackenzie Circle, Custer Avenue, Lonsonew Road, and Comanche Road. These names reference both military history and the installation's Dakota Territory setting.
Median household income data isn't available for this ZIP code, typical of military installations where privacy restrictions limit economic reporting. Employment figures show 1,266 jobs at three establishments, revealing this is primarily a workplace rather than a residential community. Most of those positions serve the installation's operational mission, with workers commuting from Sturgis, Rapid City, and other Black Hills communities.
Street names honor 19th-century military figures (Sheridan, Mackenzie, Custer) and Native American heritage (Comanche), reflecting the installation's frontier military history in the Black Hills region.
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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 109Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 129Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 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 |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 69 | 82 | 75 | 76 | 68 | 68 | 86 | 84 | 71 | 154 | 145 | 134 | 129 |
| Decennial Census | 63 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 109 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.8
Male Median Age: 50.5
Female Median Age: 38
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Female | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 7 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 8 |
| White: | 81 | 72.97% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.80% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 6.31% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 17 | 15.32% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 3.60% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 49 | 44.95% | 50.5 years |
| Females: | 60 | 55.05% | 38.0 years |
| Total: | 109 | 100% | 38.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 128 | 99.22% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.78% |
| Total Population: | 129 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 128 | 99.22% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.78% |
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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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Employed: | 54 | 52.94% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 48 | 47.06% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 53 | 98.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 1.85% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 54 | 100% |
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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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 52 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 52 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 52 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 52 | 100% |
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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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.98% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 53 | 51.96% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 12.75% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 0.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 34 | 33.33% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 101 | 99.02% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 33.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 87 | 62.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 52 | 37.14% |
| No Insurance: | 1 | 0.71% |
| Total: | 140 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 139 | 99.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % 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% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 57741 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), 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: | 57Source: 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 |
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 |
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.
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 January 1, 2026.