57501 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 57501 (Pierre, South Dakota) pay a median of $2,548/year in property taxes on homes valued at $222,600. This translates to an effective tax rate of 1.14%, which is 4% above the South Dakota state average of 1.10%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 57501 is approximately $212, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Hughes County. This is $787 more than the South Dakota average of $1,761/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in South Dakota, 57501 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 57274 (1.14%) and 57317 (1.14%).

In Pierre, property taxes represent approximately 3.2% of the median household income of $79,224, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

South Dakota does not reassess property at sale; your property maintains its prior assessed value unless improvements are made or the county conducts a scheduled reassessment. Hughes County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences — apply with the Hughes County Assessor's office to claim the exemption. Request your assessment notice from the Hughes County Assessor and verify the 30-day appeal window.