FY2027 Small Area FMR · Union Center, SD
ZIP 57787 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 57787 (Union Center, SD) is $1,360 a month, up 7.1% from FY2026. That is 0% equal to the Meade County, SD area-wide FMR of $1,357.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
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Where 57787 sits in the Meade County, SD area
Of the 19 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 57787 has the 6th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Meade County, SD is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $1,357 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $1,360 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $950 | $855 – $1,045 | $945 | $880 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $936 – $1,144 | $1,037 | $970 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,224 – $1,496 | $1,357 | $1,270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,692 – $2,068 | $1,879 | $1,770 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,270 | $2,043 – $2,497 | $2,268 | $2,130 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,360 needs about $54,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $98,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $78,400. ZIP code 57787 lies mainly in Meade County. See the Meade County, SD county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 57787?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 57787 are $950 (studio), $1,040 (1 BR), $1,360 (2 BR), $1,880 (3 BR) and $2,270 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 57787?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 57787 that range is $1,224 to $1,496 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 57787?
The FY2026 income limits of the Meade County, SD area apply: median family income $98,000, low-income (80%) limit $78,400 for a family of four.