Bridger
Census-designated place in Ziebach County, South Dakota

Bridger is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Ziebach County, South Dakota, with 48 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,903 ft (580 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherry Creek, 20.8 miles E.
- 48residents (2020 Census)
- 1,903 ftelevation · 580 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 181 / sq mipopulation density
- 57748ZIP code
About Bridger
Bridger is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States, within the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. The population was 48 at the 2020 census. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
It is in the southwest corner of the county, 1 mile (1.6 km) north of the Cheyenne River, which forms the border with Haakon County to the south. Bridger is also 1 mile (1.6 km) east of South Dakota Highway 34, which leads 87 miles (140 km) west to Sturgis and east 86 miles (138 km) to Pierre.
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Living in Bridger
- Median household income
- $20,694
- Median age
- 15.7
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Bridger had 48 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48 |
|---|---|
| Density | 181 per sq mi (70 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bridger at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Ziebach County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 48 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5421° N, 101.9136° W |
| ZIP code | 57748 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4607140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bridger
- Cherry Creek20.8 mi E
- Faith33.9 mi N
- Philip36.8 mi S
- Dupree38.3 mi NE
- Lantry40.5 mi NE
- Wasta42.0 mi SW
- Eagle Butte45.8 mi NE
- North Eagle Butte47.1 mi NE
- Midland49.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bridger
What county is Bridger in?
Bridger is in Ziebach County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Bridger, SD?
48 people lived in Bridger at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bridger, SD?
The ZIP code of Bridger is 57748.
What is the elevation of Bridger?
1,903 feet (580 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bridger?
Cherry Creek (20.8 mi), Faith (33.9 mi), Philip (36.8 mi), Dupree (38.3 mi), Lantry (40.5 mi).
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