County

Butte County, SD

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥11,002Population
💰$67,935Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$208,225Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.3%Hispanic: 4.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 5%Race
White88.3%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian0.4%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma96 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,509 (35.7%)
Some College877 (12.5%)
Associates1,311 (18.7%)
Bachelors857 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree1,374 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College12.5%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,935 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$208,224 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$951/mo
Total Housing Units4,881
Vacant Units548

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Butte County, SD

Butte County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 11,002 residents. With a median age of 39.3, it is a middle-aged county.

Butte County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,934 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.5% is near the national average.

Housing in Butte County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $208,224 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $951. Homeownership rates are high at 80.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Butte County are primarily White (88.3%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Butte County, SD is a solidly middle-class area in South Dakota. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Butte County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57717 Belle Fourche 8,711 $71,326 $215,000 $937 4.4% 33.9%
57760 Newell 1,084 $53,750 $144,000 $1,067 1.5% 36.7%
57762 Nisland 575 $51,023 $950 0.0% 22.0%
57788 Vale 632 $60,909 $225,000 7.5% 10.7%