State ranking · Q2 2026
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in South Dakota
Over the year to Q2 2026, the fastest-appreciating of South Dakota's 8 3-digit ZIP regions was ZIP3 577 (Rapid City, SD area) at +3.6%, based on FHFA HPI® data. 8 of 8 regions outpaced the statewide change of +2.2%; the U.S. changed +3.0%.
5 of 8 regions in South Dakotause a FHFA "Balance of State" or metro index instead of a separately estimated 3-digit ZIP index, so some regions share identical values and rankings can tie.
Ranked by 1-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 577 · Rapid City, SD area | +3.6% | +13.8% | +48.6% |
| 2 | 572 · Watertown, SD area | +3.0% | +16.2% | +47.1% |
| 3 | 573 · Mitchell, SD area | +3.0% | +16.2% | +47.1% |
| 4 | 574 · Aberdeen, SD area | +3.0% | +16.2% | +47.1% |
| 5 | 575 · Pierre, SD area | +3.0% | +16.2% | +47.1% |
| 6 | 576 · Mobridge, SD area | +3.0% | +16.2% | +47.1% |
| 7 | 571 · Sioux Falls, SD area | +2.5% | +7.8% | +35.2% |
| 8 | 570 · Brookings, SD area | +2.3% | +11.3% | +40.4% |
Top 8 by 5-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 5 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 577 · Rapid City, SD area | +48.6% | +3.6% |
| 2 | 572 · Watertown, SD area | +47.1% | +3.0% |
| 3 | 573 · Mitchell, SD area | +47.1% | +3.0% |
| 4 | 574 · Aberdeen, SD area | +47.1% | +3.0% |
| 5 | 575 · Pierre, SD area | +47.1% | +3.0% |
| 6 | 576 · Mobridge, SD area | +47.1% | +3.0% |
| 7 | 570 · Brookings, SD area | +40.4% | +2.3% |
| 8 | 571 · Sioux Falls, SD area | +35.2% | +2.5% |
Top 8 by 10-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 10 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 577 · Rapid City, SD area | +106% | +3.6% |
| 2 | 570 · Brookings, SD area | +90.6% | +2.3% |
| 3 | 572 · Watertown, SD area | +89.6% | +3.0% |
| 4 | 573 · Mitchell, SD area | +89.6% | +3.0% |
| 5 | 574 · Aberdeen, SD area | +89.6% | +3.0% |
| 6 | 575 · Pierre, SD area | +89.6% | +3.0% |
| 7 | 576 · Mobridge, SD area | +89.6% | +3.0% |
| 8 | 571 · Sioux Falls, SD area | +85.3% | +2.5% |
Top 8 by change since Q1 1995
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | Since Q1 1995 | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 577 · Rapid City, SD area | +410% | +3.6% |
| 2 | 572 · Watertown, SD area | +318% | +3.0% |
| 3 | 573 · Mitchell, SD area | +318% | +3.0% |
| 4 | 574 · Aberdeen, SD area | +318% | +3.0% |
| 5 | 575 · Pierre, SD area | +318% | +3.0% |
| 6 | 576 · Mobridge, SD area | +318% | +3.0% |
| 7 | 570 · Brookings, SD area | +300% | +2.3% |
| 8 | 571 · Sioux Falls, SD area | +248% | +2.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the fastest-appreciating ZIP code area in South Dakota?
- Over the past year, ZIP3 577 (Rapid City, SD area) led South Dakota at +3.6%. Over five years the leader was ZIP3 577 (Rapid City, SD area) at +48.6%, and since Q1 1995 it was ZIP3 577 (Rapid City, SD area) at +410%.
- Why are rankings by 3-digit ZIP and not 5-digit ZIP?
- FHFA publishes its quarterly ZIP-level index for 3-digit ZIP regions, which group all ZIP codes sharing the same first three digits. Each region covers many communities, so results describe broad regional trends rather than any one neighborhood or home.