City

Porcupine, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Oglala Lakota County County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,057Population
💰$21,420Median HH Income▼ 72% below avg
🎂32.2Median Age
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.7%Hispanic: 4.2%Race
White2.7%
Hispanic4.2%

Age Breakdown

5–17
32%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.38
Below Poverty83.4% ▲ 734% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (12.5%)
HS Graduate64 (17.1%)
Some College126 (33.6%)
Associates56 (14.9%)
Bachelors13 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree69 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 12.5%HS Grad: 17.1%Some College: 33.6%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS12.5%
HS Grad17.1%
Some College33.6%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
57%
$50k–$100k
36%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
0%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$21,420 ▼ 72% below avg
Median Rent$485/mo
Total Housing Units454
Vacant Units150

Income Distribution

Under $25k
56%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
43%
Walked
57%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
3%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
37%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Porcupine, SD

Porcupine is a city in South Dakota, located in Oglala Lakota County County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,057 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.2 years.

Economically, Porcupine is a lower-income community. The median household income of $21,420 is well below the national average. Approximately 83.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The population of Porcupine is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 4.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Porcupine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57772 1,057 $21,420 $485 7.6% 21.9% 67.8%