Rapid City, SD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 57702 serves a portion of Rapid City, South Dakota, within Pennington County. This community is home to approximately 19,512 residents, with a median age of 46.9 years. The median household income of $62,606 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $400,678 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 72% owner-occupied and 28% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Rapid City is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 17% and an unemployment rate of 4.7%, 57702 reflects the economic character of Pennington County in South Dakota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 19,512 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 9,752 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,606 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $400,678 | ↑ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | ↑ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.6% | ↑ 89% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 17% | ↓ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 46.9 yrs | ↑ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 72% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 28% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,951 | — |