County ProfileSD
Potter County
Population: 2,472 · 4 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
2,472
People
Median age
49.9
Housing
Total households
1,066
Income
Median household income
$72,045
Housing
Total housing units
1,567
Employment
Employment rate
59.9%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
27.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.7%
County details
Local time 03:29:53(CT)| Name | Potter |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 4total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard |
| Area code | 605 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 45.0527131, -99.9620034 |
| Land area | 861.1 sq miles(2,230.3 km²) |
Map of Potter county, South Dakota with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Potter County
Compare the largest cities in Potter County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | 1,104 | $63,929 | 1ZIPs |
| Hoven | 379 | $60,625 | 1ZIPs |
| Tolstoy | 35 | $76,071 | 1ZIPs |
| Lebanon | 33 | $63,125 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Potter County
Review the most populated postal areas across Potter County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
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