Zip code 57748: Howes, South Dakota

Q: What city is zip code 57748?

57748 is assigned to Howes, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 57748 in?

57748 is mostly in Meade County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 57748?

About 369 people live in 57748, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 57748?

The closest zip codes to 57748 are 57792, 57553, 57622, 57737, 57626.

Residential delivery areaMeade CountyMountain Time

Population

369

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$241K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$763/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

28.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

400 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 57748

57748 is a rural zip code in Howes, South Dakota (Meade County), covering 400 sq mi of land. About 369 people live here. The median resident is 28.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

34.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $241,200. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $763 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and police and fire protection. 44% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%). 42% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 57748 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 369 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Work from home45.2%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · SD 9.7%10th of 347 in SD
Unemployment rate17.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · SD 2.9%24th of 347 in SD
Residents under 1839.3%
99th
U.S. 22% · SD 24.2%25th of 347 in SD
Self-employed workers44.3%
99th
U.S. 10% · SD 12.1%26th of 347 in SD
Income inequality (Gini)0.650
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · SD 0.4492nd of 343 in SD
Poverty rate34.4%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · SD 11.9%33rd of 344 in SD
Government workers29.6%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · SD 15.8%53rd of 347 in SD
Rent-burdened renters66.7%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · SD 39.8%21st of 313 in SD
Housing vacancy13.4%
83rd
U.S. 10.1% · SD 10.5%185th of 344 in SD
Uninsured rate7.9%
58th
U.S. 8.4% · SD 9%157th of 347 in SD
Diversity index49.3
51st
U.S. 61.4 · SD 35.428th of 347 in SD
Homeownership rate68%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · SD 68.6%265th of 344 in SD
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · SD 7.9%225th of 347 in SD
Median home value$241,200
31st
U.S. $332,700 · SD $257,40076th of 302 in SD
Median earnings per worker$40,219
22nd
U.S. $49,666 · SD $46,539254th of 345 in SD
Bachelor's degree or higher19%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · SD 31.9%252nd of 346 in SD
Residents 65 and older10.3%
9th
U.S. 17.2% · SD 18%299th of 347 in SD
Per capita income$24,200
7th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · SD $40,550306th of 347 in SD
Median gross rent$763
5th
U.S. $1,413 · SD $946121st of 243 in SD
Broadband access77.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · SD 89.6%298th of 344 in SD
Median age28.4
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · SD 38305th of 347 in SD
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · SD 4%215th of 347 in SD
Population369
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · SD 907,428241st of 347 in SD
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · SD 12/sq mi321st of 347 in SD
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · SD 2.3%298th of 347 in SD
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · SD 10.5%331st of 347 in SD

Measure	57748	Meade	SD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in SD
Work from home	45.2%	8.1%	9.7%	15.1%	99th	10th of 347
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.3%	3.2%	2.9%	5.2%	99th	24th of 347
Residents under 18	39.3%	21.2%	24.2%	22%	99th	25th of 347
Self-employed workers	44.3%	10.7%	12.1%	10%	99th	26th of 347
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.650	0.391	0.449	0.483	99th	2nd of 343
Poverty rateWeakness	34.4%	7.1%	11.9%	12.5%	98th	33rd of 344
Government workers	29.6%	18.1%	15.8%	14.5%	98th	53rd of 347
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	66.7%	38.1%	39.8%	51.1%	95th	21st of 313
Housing vacancy	13.4%	7%	10.5%	10.1%	83rd	185th of 344
Uninsured rate	7.9%	9.4%	9%	8.4%	58th	157th of 347
Diversity index	49.3	27.1	35.4	61.4	51st	28th of 347
Homeownership rate	68%	72.9%	68.6%	65.2%	49th	265th of 344
Veterans	5.4%	12.7%	7.9%	6.2%	44th	225th of 347
Median home value	$241,200	$310,900	$257,400	$332,700	31st	76th of 302
Median earnings per worker	$40,219	$42,468	$46,539	$49,666	22nd	254th of 345
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19%	27.8%	31.9%	35.7%	18th	252nd of 346
Residents 65 and older	10.3%	16.7%	18%	17.2%	9th	299th of 347
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,200	$38,550	$40,550	$44,673	7th	306th of 347
Median gross rent	$763	$1,264	$946	$1,413	5th	121st of 243
Broadband accessWeakness	77.7%	93.4%	89.6%	91%	3rd	298th of 344
Median age	28.4	37.3	38	38.9	2nd	305th of 347
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	1.7%	4%	14.1%	2nd	215th of 347
Population	369	30,546	907,428	334,922,499	1st	241st of 347
Population density	1/sq mi	9/sq mi	12/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	321st of 347
Tech workers	0%	1.3%	2.3%	3.8%	1st	298th of 347
Healthcare workers	0%	11.5%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	331st of 347

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

17%

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

20%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

28.4

Under 18

39.3%

65 and over

10.3%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0.3%
Native American43%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

49.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

91.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

58%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

42%

Households

Households: 103
Average household size: 3.6
Family households: 90.3%
Married couples: 59.2%
Living alone: 9.7%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

43%

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

57748

—

Meade Co.

$74,790

South Dakota

$75,081

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,200

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.650

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

57748

$241,200

Meade Co.

$310,900

South Dakota

$257,400

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

57748

$763

Meade Co.

$1,264

South Dakota

$946

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

94%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 119
Owner-occupied: 68%
Vacant: 13.4%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 66.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.2%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

28%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

27%

Bicycle

Worked from home

45%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

46%

10–19

43%

20–29

11%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

57%

Construction and repair

27%

Police and fire

10%

Education

Cleaning and personal care

0.9%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Agriculture and mining

44%

Retail

25%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Public administration

10%

Education

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$40,219

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

44.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

29.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	57748	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$29,643	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

23%

Some college

Associate's

27%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
Households with broadband: 77.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.8%
No internet access: 22.3%
Without health insurance: 7.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Howes
State: South Dakota
County: Meade County
Center point: 44.5852° N, 102.0106° W
Land area: 400 sq mi
Water area: 2.7 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

57748 spans 2 counties

Meade County56% of land
Ziebach County44% of land

Zip codes near 57748

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
57792	White Owl, SD	18 mi	114	$103,567	—
57553	Milesville, SD	20 mi	162	—	$158,700
57622	Cherry Creek, SD	23 mi	234	—	—
57737	Enning, SD	25 mi	77	—	—
57626	Faith, SD	30 mi	979	$68,036	$124,600
57791	Wasta, SD	32 mi	97	$42,250	$112,500
57787	Union Center, SD	32 mi	487	$53,750	$61,800
57775	Quinn, SD	34 mi	191	$77,750	$87,700
57790	Wall, SD	35 mi	1,147	$75,096	$187,500
57623	Dupree, SD	35 mi	902	$59,946	$86,600
57567	Philip, SD	35 mi	1,056	$59,410	$191,500
57767	Owanka, SD	42 mi	234	$250,000+	—

Questions about 57748

What city is zip code 57748?

57748 is assigned to Howes, South Dakota. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 57748 in?

57748 is mostly in Meade County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 57748?

About 369 people live in 57748, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 57748 in?

57748 is in Mountain Time.

What zip codes are near 57748?

The closest zip codes to 57748 are 57792, 57553, 57622, 57737, 57626.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 57748, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.