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Ziebach County, SD
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Ziebach County, South Dakota.
Population
2,377
Land area
1,961sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Ziebach County
Ziebach County at a glance
- Ziebach County is 90% less dense than South Dakota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,958 a year, 28% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,600 (61% below South Dakota) and median rent is $734 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Dupree (557), Cherry Creek (224) and Bridger (66).
Local data for Ziebach County, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ziebach County, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,958
Poverty rate
33.5%
Median home value
$99,600
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
57.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (302), Irish Americans (191), Norwegian Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,434
251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$32,778
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.07M
FY 2026, $7,904 per person
PPP loans
$6.11M
287 loans, 535 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$11.75K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ziebach County, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.6%
- Carpooled18.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home24.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ziebach County, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
710
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 10°F
18.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ziebach County, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
30.4%
U.S. 12.8% +17.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ziebach County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ziebach County, SD?
- Dupree is the largest city or town in Ziebach County, with about 557 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ziebach County?
- Ziebach County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 57622, 57623, 57633, 57748.
- What is the population of Ziebach County, SD?
- About 2,377 people live in Ziebach County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ziebach County?
- Ziebach County borders Meade County, Dewey County, Corson County, Stanley County, Perkins County, Haakon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023