Pierre, SD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 57501 serves a portion of Pierre, South Dakota, within Hughes County. This community is home to approximately 46,040 residents, with a median age of 28.5 years. The median household income of $61,694 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $296,131 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 32% owner-occupied and 68% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Pierre is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 92 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 21% and an unemployment rate of 4.7%, 57501 reflects the economic character of Hughes County in South Dakota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 46,040 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 12,280 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $61,694 | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $296,131 | ↓ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 92 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.4% | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 21% | ↓ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.5 yrs | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 18,876 | — |