The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 57790 sells for about $380,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 174 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $843 a month.
ZIP 57790 — Wall
The housing market in 57790 remains stable with low inventory and steady demand driven by local employment and tourism. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, reflecting the broader regional trend of limited supply in rural South Dakota markets.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to outdoor recreation, as well as those working in the local tourism or agricultural sectors.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 174 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.1% · poverty 7.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 57790, Pennington County SD
Crime rates in the Wall area are generally low, consistent with rural Pennington County trends and significantly lower than regional urban centers like Rapid City.
The area is served by the Wall School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with a focus on community-integrated learning.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the South Dakota plains and high wind exposure, necessitating comprehensive property insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism related to Badlands National Park and regional agricultural operations, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Pennington County based on market value; the area lacks significant special district overlays like MUDs, keeping the tax structure relatively straightforward.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via I-90 toward Rapid City for major employment and services.
The area is defined by proximity to Badlands National Park, offering extensive hiking and outdoor recreation, with local amenities centered in the town of Wall.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low vacancy pressure and a mix of long-term housing and seasonal rentals catering to tourism workers.
The economy is heavily anchored by tourism, particularly the seasonal influx of visitors to the Badlands, alongside regional agricultural and ranching industries.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with I-90 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely constrained by geography and land use, with no major high-density projects currently in the pipeline.
Pennington County utilizes a market-value assessment system with annual adjustments based on sales data.
Parcels are primarily served by the Wall School District and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind risk, with availability generally stable but costs rising.
South Dakota continues to see modest net domestic migration gains, driven by individuals seeking lower costs of living and rural lifestyle amenities.
South Dakota is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement covering major systems and known defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional attraction offering hiking and scenic vistas.
Iconic roadside attraction and anchor for local tourism.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.