ZIP Code 57788 - Vale South Dakota
Overview
ZIP Code 57788 is located in Vale South Dakota. Portions of 57788 are also in East Butte and Belle Fourche-Cheyenne Valleys and Southwest Meade and Vale Township. 57788 is primarily within Meade County, with some portions in Butte County. Regionally, 57788 is located in the Rapid City Area.
ZIP Code 57788 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Vale |
| Primary County | Meade County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 675 |
| Area Code(s) | 605 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 57788 Map
57788 Demographics
57788 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Dakota based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 57788 is White. The current unemployment level in 57788 is 2.2%.
| Population | 675 |
| Population Growth Rate | 131.11% |
| Population Density | 6 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 266 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,000 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $195,380 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.43% |
57788 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 607 | 97.43% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 16 | 2.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
57788 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 36 | 9.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 19 | 4.8% |
| High School Diploma | 234 | 59.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 5 | 1.26% |
| GED or Alternate | 7 | 1.77% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 75 | 18.94% |
| Associates Degree | 16 | 4.04% |
| Masters Degree | 4 | 1.01% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
57788 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.57672119, -103.33638763 |
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| Region | Rapid City Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Rapid City, SD |
| Time Zone | Mountain Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Denver |
| Area | 109 Square Miles |
57788 Schools
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57788 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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