City

Black Hawk, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Meade County  ·  South Dakota

👥7,329Population
💰$81,858Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$271,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.9%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 7%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Black1.2%
Asian1.5%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 50% below avg
College Grads41.9% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,063 (20%)
Some College1,032 (19.4%)
Associates988 (18.6%)
Bachelors691 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,533 (28.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 20%Some College: 19.4%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 28.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad20.0%
Some College19.4%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate28.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,858 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$271,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,167/mo
Total Housing Units3,182
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Black Hawk, SD

Black Hawk is a city in South Dakota, located in Meade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,329 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Black Hawk is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,858 is near the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Black Hawk is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $271,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,167 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Black Hawk is well-educated. 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.64%).

Black Hawk, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Black Hawk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57718 7,329 $81,858 $271,400 $1,167 4.1% 41.9% 88.3%