ZIP Code 57791 - Wasta South Dakota
Overview
ZIP Code 57791 is located in Wasta South Dakota. Portions of 57791 are also in Belle Fourche-Cheyenne Valleys and Smithville Township and Elm Springs Township and Shyne Township and Wasta Township and East Central Pennington and Dalzell Canyon and Dakota Township and Wasta (town) and Sunnyside Township and Lakeside Township and Crooked Creek Township and Rainy Creek/Cheyenne Township. 57791 is primarily within Meade County, with some portions in Pennington County. Regionally, 57791 is located in the Rapid City Area.
ZIP Code 57791 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Wasta |
| Primary County | Meade County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 163 |
| Area Code(s) | 605 |
| Current Time | MDT |
ZIP Code 57791 Map
57791 Demographics
57791 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in South Dakota. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 57791 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 57791 is White. The current unemployment level in 57791 is 2.2%.
| Population | 163 |
| Population Growth Rate | -29.9% |
| Population Density | 1 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 73 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 11% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $80,982 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 2.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 5.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 97.04% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 100% |
57791 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 197 | 97.04% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 6 | 2.96% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
57791 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7 | 100% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
57791 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 20 | 13.89% |
| Bachelor Degree | 39 | 27.08% |
| High School Diploma | 66 | 45.83% |
| No High School Diploma | 2 | 1.39% |
| GED or Alternate | 2 | 1.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 9 | 6.25% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 1.39% |
| Masters Degree | 2 | 1.39% |
| Professional Degree | 2 | 1.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
57791 Geography
| Coordinates | 44.24533081, -102.45406342 |
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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 | 241 Square Miles |
57791 Schools
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57791 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b: -25F to -20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | September 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 43c - River Breaks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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