City

Pierre, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Hughes County  ·  South Dakota

👥17,456Population
💰$79,224Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$222,600Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓47.7%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.7%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.5%Race
White80.7%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.8%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads47.7% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,633 (22.7%)
Some College1,864 (16.1%)
Associates1,508 (13%)
Bachelors1,444 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree4,093 (35.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,224 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$222,600 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$933/mo
Total Housing Units7,851
Vacant Units666

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
57%
About Pierre, SD

Pierre is a city in South Dakota, located in Hughes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,456 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.6 years.

Economically, Pierre is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,224 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Pierre is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $222,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $933 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pierre is well-educated. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pierre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57501 17,456 $79,224 $222,600 $933 0.6% 47.7% 75.5%