County

Oglala Lakota County County, SD

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥13,205Population
💰$38,386Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂25.6Median Age
🏠$50,350Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊14.4%Unemployment▲ 195% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.3%Other: 0.4%Race
White7.0%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.3%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
27%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.6 yrs
Avg HH Size5.07
Below Poverty52.0% ▲ 420% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment14.4% ▲ 195% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,156 (39.9%)
Some College721 (13.3%)
Associates1,405 (26%)
Bachelors513 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree562 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 39.9%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 26%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad39.9%
Some College13.3%
Associates26.0%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.4%Renter: 48.6%Tenure
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
57%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,386 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$50,349 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$592/mo
Total Housing Units3,318
Vacant Units677

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Oglala Lakota County County, SD

Oglala Lakota County County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,205 residents. With a median age of 25.58, it is a young county.

Oglala Lakota County County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $38,385 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 14.4%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 52.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Oglala Lakota County County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $50,349 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $591.

The residents of Oglala Lakota County County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 7.0%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Oglala Lakota County County, SD is a lower-income area in South Dakota. The 6 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 Oglala Lakota County County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57752 Kyle 2,539 $30,304 $578 5.0% 16.1%
57756 Manderson 922 $23,269 $535 4.4% 4.4%
57764 Oglala 2,241 $37,102 $41,100 $582 20.1% 30.3%
57770 Pine Ridge 5,384 $53,988 $54,200 $633 8.9% 21.3%
57772 Porcupine 1,057 $21,420 $485 7.6% 21.9%
57794 Wounded Knee 1,062 $11,326 68.6% 0.0%