City

Fort Pierre, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Stanley County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,911Population
💰$81,513Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$174,700Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 4.5%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic2.2%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 79% below avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate662 (33.3%)
Some College195 (9.8%)
Associates281 (14.1%)
Bachelors325 (16.3%)
Graduate Degree525 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 16.3%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College9.8%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors16.3%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.4%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,513 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$174,700 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units1,405
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
62%
About Fort Pierre, SD

Fort Pierre is a city in South Dakota, located in Stanley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,911 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Fort Pierre is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,513 is near the national average. Approximately 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Pierre is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $896 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Pierre is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.83%).

Fort Pierre, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Fort Pierre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57532 2,911 $81,513 $174,700 $896 0.3% 42.7% 78.6%