City

Pine Ridge, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Oglala Lakota County County  ·  South Dakota

👥5,384Population
💰$53,988Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂25.7Median Age
🏠$54,200Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓21.3%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊8.9%Unemployment▲ 82% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.1%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 0.6%Race
White12.1%
Hispanic0.9%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
29%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
18%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.7 yrs
Avg HH Size5.04
Below Poverty28.2% ▲ 182% above avg
College Grads21.3% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment8.9% ▲ 82% above avg
HS Graduate938 (39%)
Some College290 (12.1%)
Associates664 (27.6%)
Bachelors271 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree241 (10%)

Education

HS Grad: 39%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 27.6%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 10%Edu
HS Grad39.0%
Some College12.1%
Associates27.6%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.4%Renter: 43.7%Tenure
Owner56.4%
Renter43.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,988 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$54,200 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units1,268
Vacant Units244

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Pine Ridge, SD

Pine Ridge is a city in South Dakota, located in Oglala Lakota County County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,384 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.7 years.

Economically, Pine Ridge is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,988 is below the national average. Approximately 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Pine Ridge is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month.

The population of Pine Ridge is less-educated. 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 12.1%.

Pine Ridge, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Pine Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57770 5,384 $53,988 $54,200 $633 8.9% 21.3% 56.4%