City

Agar, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Sully County  ·  South Dakota

👥127Population
💰$46,875Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂63.4Median Age
🏠$113,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓60.8%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Other: 7.1%Race
White92.9%
Other7.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
17%
65+
27%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.53
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads60.8% ▲ 57% above avg
HS Graduate31 (25.8%)
Some College9 (7.5%)
Associates7 (5.8%)
Bachelors37 (30.8%)
Graduate Degree36 (30%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 5.8%Bachelors: 30.8%Graduate: 30%Edu
HS Grad25.8%
Some College7.5%
Associates5.8%
Bachelors30.8%
Graduate30.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,875 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$113,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units127
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
69%
About Agar, SD

Agar is a city in South Dakota, located in Sully County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 127 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.4 years.

Economically, Agar is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,875 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Agar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Agar is highly educated. 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.91%).

Agar, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Agar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57520 127 $46,875 $113,800 $850 0.0% 60.8% 80.7%