City

Aberdeen, SD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Brown County  ·  South Dakota

👥32,064Population
💰$68,183Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$216,300Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓46.4%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.9%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 0.3%Asian: 3.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White82.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Black0.3%
Asian3.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads46.4% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma270 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,988 (29.9%)
Some College1,957 (9.8%)
Associates2,539 (12.7%)
Bachelors2,296 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree6,996 (34.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College9.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,183 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$216,300 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$787/mo
Total Housing Units15,016
Vacant Units1,148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Aberdeen, SD

Aberdeen is a city in South Dakota, located in Brown County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 32,064 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Aberdeen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,183 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Aberdeen is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $787 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Aberdeen is well-educated. 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.9%).

Aberdeen, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Aberdeen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57401 32,064 $68,183 $216,300 $787 3.8% 46.4% 62.1%