City

Hill City, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Pennington County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,784Population
💰$90,089Median HH Income▲ 18% above avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$323,500Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.1% Female 43.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 5.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 6.3%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian0.7%
Other6.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
16%
45–64
35%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
HS Graduate311 (26.2%)
Some College171 (14.4%)
Associates199 (16.8%)
Bachelors97 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree409 (34.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 34.5%Edu
HS Grad26.2%
Some College14.4%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate34.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$90,089 ▲ 18% above avg
Median Home Value$323,500 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,016/mo
Total Housing Units941
Vacant Units297

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Hill City, SD

Hill City is a city in South Dakota, located in Pennington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,784 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Hill City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $90,089 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Hill City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $323,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,016 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hill City is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.87%).

Hill City, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Hill City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57745 1,784 $90,089 $323,500 $1,016 0.0% 42.6% 82.9%