| City: | Pringle, South Dakota |
| County: | Custer County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:51:49 AM |
| Population: | 125 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 605 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.6299, -103.6154 |
| Land Area: | 5.99 sq mi |
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Pringle is a small community in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, home to 125 residents across 12 square miles of Custer County. With a median age of 57.3 years, this is an older, established community where three-quarters of residents own their homes. The 56 households include a notable concentration of mobile homes (52 units) and historic housing stock, with most structures dating to before 1939.
The Pringle post office maintains 150 PO Boxes for just 56 local households. That's a 2.68 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves nearly three times as many boxholders as there are homes in the immediate area. This is a PO Box Only Zone, and there's no alternative mail delivery across this territory. Residents from surrounding rural areas travel to Pringle to collect their mail, making the post office a regional service hub for southern Custer County.
Limited street delivery does exist within Pringle itself. One city carrier route and one rural route serve addresses on streets like Railway Street, Howard Street, and Main Street. Rural roads extending into the countryside include Beaver Creek Road, Flynn Creek Road, and Shirttail Canyon Road. Timberline Drive includes mobile home lots, and US Highway 385 runs through the community.
The local economy leans heavily on transportation and logistics work. Of the employed residents, 66% work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Another 38% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or hunting, though these percentages overlap with workers holding multiple jobs. The median household income of $43,929 and median home values around $10,000 indicate a working-class community where affordability matters. Just 3.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees.
Pringle's population is predominantly white (91%), with 20% identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The community is nearly all U.S.-born (95.5%). With only one resident under 18 and two residents aged 18-24, this isn't a place where young families are settling. The age profile and affordable housing suggest Pringle functions as a quiet, rural community for older working people and retirees.
Mail addressed to Pringle, SD 57773 will be delivered to PO Boxes at the post office or to the limited street addresses served by carrier routes. General Delivery is available for those without a PO Box.
Street names include historic railroad references (Railway St), rural creek roads (Beaver Creek Rd, Flynn Creek Rd, Shirttail Canyon Rd), and a mobile home development on Timberline Drive.
ZIP Code 57773 has 125 residents and 56 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 57.3 years, significantly older than the state (37.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.2%, much higher than the state average of 80.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 125Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 206Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 20.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 56Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.23Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.58Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 117 | 315 | 377 | 382 | 330 | 325 | 223 | 188 | 188 | 254 | 254 | 221 | 198 | 206 |
| Decennial Census | 133 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 125 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.3
Male Median Age: 58.3
Female Median Age: 55.6
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| White: | 114 | 93.44% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.82% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 4.10% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.64% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 60 | 48.00% | 58.3 years |
| Females: | 65 | 52.00% | 55.6 years |
| Total: | 125 | 100% | 57.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 183 | 88.83% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 3.88% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 15 | 7.28% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 7.28% |
| Total Population: | 206 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 191 | 92.72% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 15 | 7.28% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $34,625 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,125. 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 $45,750, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $45,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 87.6%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (32.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,625 | $65,250 | $62,292 | $65,313 | $90,625 | $95,962 | $75,714 | $68,214 | $63,125 | $47,159 | $0 | $39,583 | $43,929 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $50,417 | $135,519 | $94,286 | $96,932 | $96,131 | $97,500 | $95,221 | $78,500 | $75,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,583 | $35,682 | $35,586 | $35,542 | $23,250 | $26,875 | $27,361 | $30,000 | $42,500 | $38,750 | $42,083 | $52,917 | $55,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $32,083 | $60,536 | $42,222 | $41,806 | $40,417 | $60,375 | $37,917 | $37,500 | $44,000 | $46,136 | $0 | $28,636 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $25,313 | $60,712 | $60,938 | $60,906 | $60,908 | $63,044 | $37,171 | $36,181 | $36,500 | $38,203 | $38,750 | $42,833 | $42,841 | $45,750 |
| Employed: | 105 | 81.40% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 6.20% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 16 | 12.40% |
| Total: | 129 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 8.57% |
| Service: | 25 | 23.81% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 20.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 32.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 15.24% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 105 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $86,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $629 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.79% (26.09% with a mortgage, 73.91% free-and-clear) and renters 9.21% - making this ZIP Code 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 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $86,700 | $252,700 | $173,100 | $187,500 | $246,900 | $169,200 | $150,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $629 | $663 | $533 | $534 | $536 | $650 | $475 | $329 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 23.68% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 51 | 67.11% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 9.21% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 76 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 76 | 91.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 8.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 28 | 33.73% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 55 | 66.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 68.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 20.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 39.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 5.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (74.67%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 41 | 32.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 53 | 41.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 14.06% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 3.13% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 9.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 128 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 87 | 67.97% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 9.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 82 | 38.86% |
| Public Insurance: | 86 | 40.76% |
| No Insurance: | 43 | 20.38% |
| Total: | 211 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 168 | 79.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 5.9% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
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: | 1 | 1.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 56 | 74.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 24.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 75 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 1.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 74 | 98.67% |
ZIP Code 57773 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 35 people with an annual payroll of $1,826,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 160Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $388,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,826,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 35Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 57773 is located in Custer County, South Dakota, within the Rapid City, SD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39660). This Metro area has a population of 126,382 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 57773. It covers 5.99 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: | 126,382Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.99 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: | 4651940Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pringle town; South DakotaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 57773 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 February 1, 2026.