South Dakota ZIP Codes & Demographics
385 ZIP codes · 66 counties · 20+ cities
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 11.6% ▲ 16% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5,706 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 155,281 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 64,614 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 83,299 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 72,804 (13%) |
| Graduate Degree | 177,769 (31.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,056 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,338 ▼ 16% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $913/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 401,880 |
| Vacant Units | 43,728 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
South Dakota contains 385 ZIP codes across 66 counties. With an estimated population of 897,979 residents and a median age of 38.21 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.
Economically, South Dakota is broadly a solidly middle-class state. The median household income of $73,056 is near the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
South Dakota has an affordable housing market overall, with a median home value of $235,338 — below the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $912. Homeownership stands at 68.4% statewide.
The population of South Dakota is primarily White (80.8%). Residents are broadly well-educated — 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
The 385 ZIP codes across South Dakota vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 66 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.
Looking for ZIP code data in South Dakota? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
| City | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 15 | 204,373 | $77,751 |
| Rapid City | 4 | 98,535 | $74,309 |
| Aberdeen | 2 | 32,064 | $68,183 |
| Watertown | 1 | 26,375 | $64,809 |
| Brookings | 2 | 26,203 | $64,818 |
| Yankton | 1 | 20,547 | $72,395 |
| Mitchell | 1 | 19,142 | $60,671 |
| Spearfish | 2 | 17,507 | $64,970 |
| Pierre | 1 | 17,456 | $79,224 |
| Huron | 2 | 16,148 | $60,351 |
| Vermillion | 1 | 12,937 | $54,720 |
| Brandon | 1 | 12,140 | $108,689 |
| Box Elder | 1 | 11,475 | $74,936 |
| Sturgis | 1 | 10,705 | $59,311 |
| Harrisburg | 1 | 9,558 | $107,241 |
| Belle Fourche | 1 | 8,711 | $71,326 |
| Madison | 1 | 7,900 | $68,672 |
| North Sioux City | 1 | 7,814 | $93,239 |
| Tea | 1 | 7,619 | $104,351 |
| Black Hawk | 1 | 7,329 | $81,858 |
| County | ZIPs | Population | Avg Income | Avg Home | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha County | 26 | 240,250 | $93,349 | $288,429 | 1.8% | 44.7% |
| Pennington County | 14 | 116,010 | $86,515 | $257,663 | 2.3% | 43.1% |
| Brown County | 14 | 37,764 | $87,263 | $217,333 | 1.0% | 35.8% |
| Brookings County | 8 | 34,361 | $73,515 | $198,828 | 4.8% | 50.7% |
| Codington County | 6 | 28,549 | $63,052 | $145,633 | 0.7% | 35.6% |
| Lincoln County | 7 | 27,793 | $92,599 | $229,257 | 1.3% | 40.4% |
| Meade County | 11 | 27,300 | $67,921 | $252,420 | 3.2% | 44.7% |
| Lawrence County | 7 | 25,717 | $75,715 | $306,516 | 2.8% | 39.7% |
| Yankton County | 6 | 22,833 | $85,163 | $187,583 | 0.4% | 42.6% |
| Davison County | 3 | 20,895 | $64,474 | $192,700 | 0.6% | 37.1% |
| Beadle County | 8 | 19,252 | $75,937 | $155,342 | 0.7% | 39.4% |
| Hughes County | 3 | 18,208 | $72,762 | $179,766 | 0.2% | 43.7% |
| Union County | 5 | 18,142 | $84,570 | $263,900 | 3.2% | 47.6% |
| Clay County | 4 | 14,974 | $64,490 | $176,000 | 2.9% | 39.4% |
| Oglala Lakota County County | 6 | 13,205 | $29,568 | $47,650 | 19.1% | 15.7% |
| Lake County | 7 | 11,279 | $97,543 | $262,628 | 0.9% | 42.7% |
| Butte County | 4 | 11,002 | $59,252 | $194,666 | 3.4% | 25.8% |
| Roberts County | 9 | 9,830 | $65,799 | $126,737 | 7.2% | 37.0% |
| Charles Mix County | 7 | 9,208 | $63,783 | $168,366 | 9.3% | 41.3% |
| Turner County | 8 | 9,056 | $75,358 | $195,714 | 2.2% | 44.1% |
| Custer County | 5 | 8,594 | $68,410 | $247,799 | 3.5% | 31.5% |
| Todd County | 5 | 8,493 | $34,008 | $41,025 | 17.0% | 26.2% |
| Fall River County | 5 | 8,136 | $69,106 | $171,950 | 2.1% | 44.9% |
| Grant County | 8 | 7,909 | $77,530 | $177,628 | 2.9% | 36.9% |
| Hutchinson County | 7 | 7,845 | $87,088 | $180,116 | 1.0% | 40.8% |
| Bon Homme County | 5 | 7,113 | $65,882 | $130,940 | 2.2% | 39.2% |
| Spink County | 11 | 6,622 | $83,792 | $122,370 | 1.4% | 39.8% |
| Hamlin County | 6 | 6,437 | $84,806 | $204,233 | 1.6% | 36.7% |
| Kingsbury County | 7 | 6,173 | $72,990 | $174,400 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| Dewey County | 7 | 5,805 | $81,145 | $107,300 | 14.9% | 25.0% |
| Moody County | 4 | 5,712 | $81,699 | $194,450 | 2.5% | 39.4% |
| Tripp County | 5 | 5,582 | $49,515 | $112,966 | 0.6% | 31.2% |
| McCook County | 5 | 5,500 | $79,513 | $208,320 | 1.3% | 41.5% |
| Day County | 7 | 5,473 | $65,410 | $143,414 | 1.9% | 38.5% |
| Brule County | 4 | 5,357 | $70,152 | $188,433 | 1.7% | 43.4% |
| Walworth County | 5 | 5,321 | $55,148 | $105,680 | 7.4% | 37.1% |
| Marshall County | 6 | 4,263 | $75,766 | $182,840 | 1.1% | 51.3% |
| Deuel County | 6 | 4,104 | $77,367 | $180,066 | 1.3% | 36.5% |
| Gregory County | 7 | 4,056 | $61,417 | $151,966 | 4.0% | 31.5% |
| Edmunds County | 4 | 4,034 | $67,895 | $117,575 | 0.6% | 43.2% |
| Clark County | 7 | 3,904 | $62,818 | $129,720 | 2.2% | 29.1% |
| Corson County | 10 | 3,834 | $54,609 | $75,700 | 21.8% | 43.0% |
| Lyman County | 6 | 3,704 | $59,515 | $149,333 | 2.8% | 37.1% |
| Bennett County | 4 | 3,679 | $46,321 | $174,000 | 8.2% | 23.2% |
| Perkins County | 5 | 3,141 | $64,363 | $114,750 | 1.1% | 39.6% |
| Douglas County | 5 | 3,031 | $67,222 | $145,166 | 0.7% | 39.9% |
| Stanley County | 2 | 2,941 | $81,513 | $174,700 | 0.3% | 44.7% |
| Potter County | 4 | 2,834 | $78,984 | $110,350 | 2.3% | 34.5% |
| Jackson County | 5 | 2,555 | $51,845 | $91,500 | 5.6% | 30.9% |
| Sanborn County | 3 | 2,532 | $79,178 | $143,500 | 1.0% | 40.5% |
| Aurora County | 3 | 2,495 | $73,743 | $130,733 | 0.5% | 36.5% |
| Hanson County | 3 | 2,450 | $81,732 | $188,366 | 0.7% | 43.8% |
| Hand County | 3 | 2,436 | $58,036 | $131,100 | 0.6% | 49.3% |
| Faulk County | 6 | 2,244 | $60,198 | $138,300 | 2.4% | 35.9% |
| Miner County | 4 | 2,107 | $68,819 | $116,900 | 1.8% | 31.5% |
| McPherson County | 3 | 2,007 | $77,445 | $66,533 | 0.7% | 43.2% |
| Mellette County | 3 | 1,958 | $49,301 | $81,300 | 21.8% | 22.5% |
| Jerauld County | 3 | 1,870 | $81,528 | $132,100 | 3.8% | 30.1% |
| Haakon County | 3 | 1,751 | $86,112 | $155,066 | 0.0% | 33.3% |
| Buffalo County | 2 | 1,464 | $71,990 | $157,700 | 5.5% | 33.5% |
| Campbell County | 3 | 1,411 | $64,498 | $93,866 | 2.3% | 45.0% |
| Hyde County | 3 | 1,290 | $78,750 | $195,700 | 4.1% | 21.8% |
| Ziebach County | 2 | 1,140 | $44,808 | $84,700 | 25.8% | 16.3% |
| Sully County | 2 | 1,020 | $59,292 | $156,450 | 0.0% | 50.4% |
| Harding County | 6 | 1,014 | $73,701 | $202,300 | 0.4% | 48.4% |
| Jones County | 3 | 1,010 | $68,682 | $90,400 | 0.0% | 43.0% |