County

Custer County, SD

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥8,594Population
💰$86,520Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂54.6Median Age
🏠$325,640Median Home Value▲ 17% above avg
🎓43.6%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.1%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.6% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,773 (27.1%)
Some College540 (8.3%)
Associates1,352 (20.7%)
Bachelors570 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree2,280 (34.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 27.1%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad27.1%
Some College8.3%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,520 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$325,640 ▲ 17% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,183/mo
Total Housing Units4,827
Vacant Units1,044

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
62%
About Custer County, SD

Custer County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,594 residents. With a median age of 54.55, it is a mature county.

Custer County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,520 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Custer County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $325,640 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,183. Homeownership rates are high at 84.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Custer County are primarily White (88.75%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Custer County, SD is a middle-income area in South Dakota. The 5 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 Custer County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57722 Buffalo Gap 172 $56,786 $67,500 — 2.0% 30.0%
57730 Custer 5,647 $81,911 $324,300 $1,070 2.0% 43.9%
57738 Fairburn 366 $48,750 $486,400 — 6.1% 23.8%
57744 Hermosa 2,211 $110,673 $350,800 $1,473 0.4% 50.1%
57773 Pringle 198 $43,929 $9,999 — 6.8% 9.9%

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