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Butte County

Population: 10,243 · 4 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
10,243
People
Median age
40.2
Housing
Total households
4,306
Income
Median household income
$75,652
Housing
Total housing units
4,783
Employment
Employment rate
68.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
19.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.5%
County details
Local time 04:30:04(CT)
NameButte
Total ZIP codes4total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard
Area code605
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates44.8962264, -103.5014361
Land area2,250 sq miles(5,827.5 km²)

Map of Butte county, South Dakota with ZIP codes

Map of Butte County, South Dakota and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Butte County

Compare the largest cities in Butte County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Belle Fourche5,617$65,0711ZIPs
Newell584$84,7921ZIPs
Nisland206$26,9791ZIPs
Vale130$40,4551ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Butte County

Review the most populated postal areas across Butte County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
57717Belle Fourche$77,6898,242
57760Newell$65,0541,248
57788Vale$85,380534
57762Nisland$68,125510

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS