ZIP Code 57722 - Buffalo Gap South Dakota
Overview
ZIP Code 57722 is located in Buffalo Gap South Dakota. Portions of 57722 are also in East Custer and Northeast Fall River and Buffalo Gap (town) and West Oglala Lakota. 57722 is primarily within Custer County, with some portions in Fall River County and Oglala Lakota County. Regionally, 57722 is located in the Rapid City Area.
ZIP Code 57722 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Buffalo Gap |
| Primary County | Custer County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 143 |
| Area Code(s) | 605 |
| Current Time | MDT |
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57722 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 57722 is White. The current unemployment level in 57722 is 2.2%.
| Population | 143 |
| Population Growth Rate | -67.43% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 123 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $115,800 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 99.3% |
57722 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 141 | 99.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
57722 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 10 | 4.52% |
| Bachelor Degree | 78 | 35.29% |
| High School Diploma | 49 | 22.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 0.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 38 | 17.19% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 41 | 18.55% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 1.36% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
57722 Geography
| Coordinates | 43.5186882, -103.26278687 |
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| Region | Rapid City Area |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 208 Square Miles |
57722 Schools
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57722 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a: -20F to -15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 43g - Semiarid Pierre Shale Plains | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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