ZIP Code · SD

ZIP 57719

Part of Box Elder, SD

Pop. 12,221·Meade County·4th most expensive ZIP in South Dakota

Median rent (all units)

$1,450/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$482

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 57719 · $1,450

More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$960

1 BR

$1,070

2 BR

$1,400

3 BR

$1,860

4 BR+

$2,300

Research median

$1,400/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of South Dakota

Rent in ZIP 57719 changed +2.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 14 South Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($74,885) is $1,872 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,860); a 4-bedroom is $2,300.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 57719. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,400/yr

At $1,450/mo median

Location

CityBox Elder

StateSD

CountyMeade County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 57719 (Box Elder, SD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,221

Median income

$74,885

Median age

32.1

Renters

40.1%

Age distribution

25.9%

29.8%

23.7%

Under 1825.9%

18–3429.8%

35–5423.7%

55–6411.1%

65+9.5%

Gender

47%

53%

Male47%

Female53%

Race & ethnicity

76.5%

15.4%

White76.5%

Black2.1%

Hispanic5.3%

Asian0.6%

Other15.4%

Education (25+)

31.8%

34.5%

25.9%

No HS diploma7.8%

HS diploma31.8%

Some college34.5%

Bachelor's+25.9%

Housing tenure

59.9%

40.1%

Owner59.9%

Renter40.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 57719 in Box Elder, SD has changed in 5 years

Income

$62,996 → $74,885

up 18.9%

Population

10,731 → 12,221

up 13.9%

Renter share

36.3% → 40.1%

+3.8 pts

Bachelor's+

31.6% → 25.9%

-5.7 pts

Median age

31.2 → 32.1

+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,996 in 2021 to $74,885 more recently. The population has grown by 13.9% since 2021, moving from about 10,731 residents to roughly 12,221. Renters now make up 40.1% of households, compared with 36.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.9% of adults here, versus 31.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 57719 covers Box Elder, SD. The median rent here is $1,450/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($74,885/yr), ZIP 57719 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 57719?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,450/mo in ZIP 57719. The local median household income is $74,885/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 57719?

Rent in ZIP 57719 has risen 2.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 57719 compare to other ZIPs in South Dakota?

ZIP 57719 is one of the pricier among South Dakota ZIP codes for rent, ranking #4 of 16 at $1,450/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 57719 changed +2.9%, against a typical +4.1% across the 14 South Dakota ZIP codes Zillow tracks.