Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.54 |
| Below Poverty | 7.4% ▼ 26% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 190 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,675 (26%) |
| Some College | 2,763 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 2,950 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,481 (13.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,911 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,324 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $272,765 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,038/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 11,476 |
| Vacant Units | 925 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Meade County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,300 residents. With a median age of 36.8, it is a relatively young county.
Meade County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,324 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.4% is well below the national average.
Housing in Meade County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $272,765 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,037. Homeownership rates are high at 70.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Meade County are primarily White (83.35%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Meade County, SD is a solidly middle-class area in South Dakota. The 11 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57718 | Black Hawk | 7,329 | $81,858 | $271,400 | $1,167 | 4.1% | 41.9% |
| 57706 | Ellsworth Afb | 3,009 | $58,810 | — | $1,657 | 3.2% | 76.4% |
| 57626 | Faith | 909 | $64,188 | $162,500 | $550 | 3.2% | 34.3% |
| 57748 | Howes | 334 | $50,391 | $235,900 | $633 | 19.3% | 51.0% |
| 57758 | Mud Butte | 42 | $48,056 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 57769 | Piedmont | 4,017 | $91,284 | $329,300 | $1,030 | 2.4% | 42.2% |
| 57785 | Sturgis | 10,705 | $59,311 | $263,000 | $842 | 2.6% | 35.3% |
| 57787 | Union Center | 599 | $57,831 | — | $854 | 0.0% | 62.5% |
| 57792 | White Owl | 153 | $99,559 | — | — | 0.0% | 13.7% |