57794 ZIP Code – Wounded Knee, South Dakota
57794 is a small ZIP code in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, part of Oglala Lakota County with a population of approximately 857 residents. The median household income of $11,724 is well below the South Dakota average and well below the national average. The median home value of $9,999 is well below the national average, with 57.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 64% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing).
At 68.6%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 96.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 22.2, well below the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 57756, 57716, 57770.
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ZIP 57794 vs. South Dakota vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 57794 | SD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 857 | 2,383 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $11k | $68k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $9,999 | $157k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $751 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 22.2 | 42.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 68.6% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 96.8% | 13.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 0.0% | 24.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 57756 – Manderson
- 57716 – Batesland
- 57770 – Pine Ridge
- 69365 – Whiteclay
- 57764 – Oglala
- 57752 – Kyle
- 57772 – Porcupine
- 69360 – Rushville
- 57714 – Allen
- 69337 – Chadron
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57756 | MANDERSON | 681 | Not provided |
| 57716 | BATESLAND | 362 | Not provided |
| 57770 | PINE RIDGE | 5,815 | $50,811 |
| 69365 | WHITECLAY | 21 | Not provided |
| 57764 | OGLALA | 1,968 | $29,318 |