County

Fall River County, SD

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥8,136Population
💰$63,863Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂55.4Median Age
🏠$175,973Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.1%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4.1%Race
White85.1%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.8%
Asian0.7%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma84 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,765 (29.7%)
Some College871 (14.6%)
Associates1,006 (16.9%)
Bachelors888 (14.9%)
Graduate Degree1,336 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 14.9%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad29.7%
Some College14.6%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors14.9%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,863 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$175,972 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units4,673
Vacant Units762

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About Fall River County, SD

Fall River County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,136 residents. With a median age of 55.38, it is an older county.

Fall River County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,863 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Fall River County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $175,972 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $888. Homeownership rates are high at 78.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Fall River County are primarily White (85.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Fall River County, SD is a solidly middle-class 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 Fall River County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57735 Edgemont 1,715 $59,485 $118,100 $1,011 6.5% 30.9%
57747 Hot Springs 5,889 $64,023 $195,600 $850 2.7% 38.4%
57763 Oelrichs 336 $71,607 $114,700 $939 1.4% 43.6%
57766 Oral 145 $93,750 — — 0.0% 37.3%
57782 Smithwick 51 $56,667 $259,400 — 0.0% 74.3%

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