West Brule CDP, SD

ZIP 57548 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in West Brule CDP, SD (57548)

Median Income

$38,214

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+94

Wealth inflow

Population

1,526

Unemployment

8.7%

5.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 94 for ZIP 57548 (West Brule CDP, SD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.7%+135% vs US avg

Self-Employed

21.4%+251% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

33.5%+186% vs US avg

Establishments

Employees

~3 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Public administration

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.8%
Construction4.5%
Manufacturing0.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade5.3%
Transportation, utilities2.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.6%
Professional, scientific, management2.9%
Education, health care, social32.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services16.1%
Other services3.7%
Public administration18.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 57548 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.3%, median income rose 16.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 31.4%.

Median Income

$38,214

-49% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate