Huron, SD: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Huron is a small incorporated city in Beadle County, South Dakota. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 13,427, sits at 44.362°N, 98.210°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside South Dakota, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Huron, SD?

What is the population of Huron, SD?

Huron has an estimated population of 13,427. That makes it the 9th largest of 382 places in South Dakota, placing it among the state's ten biggest, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in South Dakota has about 287 residents, so Huron is roughly 46.8 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in South Dakota with a similar population include Mitchell (15,679), Yankton (14,872), Pierre (14,659), Spearfish (12,836), Vermillion (10,926). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Huron differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Huron?

Huron has about 1,406 people per square mile (543 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within South Dakota, it is denser than about 90% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Huron use?

The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for Huron: 57350, 57399. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 5 are assigned to the Upper Midwest and northern Plains (Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, the Dakotas and Wisconsin). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Huron in?

Huron is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Box Elder, SD, about 242 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Huron located in South Dakota?

Huron lies in the eastern part of South Dakota, at 44.362° north latitude and 98.210° west longitude. The state capital, Pierre, is about 104 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Marshall, MN, roughly 120 miles to the east, which shows how near Huron is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Sioux Falls, SD, 93 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Huron, SD?

The closest listed place to Huron is Mitchell, SD, 44.6 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Huron in?

Huron is in Beadle County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 46005. The county contains 9 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 8 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Wolsey (399), Wessington (177), Cavour (123), Morningside (122), Yale (115). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Huron from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Huron is closest to Denver, CO at about 467 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,287 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Huron?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Huron: Huron, CA (7,281), Huron, OH (6,869), Huron, KS (73). When you search for Huron, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Huron in Beadle County, South Dakota.

Planning a move to Huron?

If you are weighing Huron, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

Where to go next

Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.