City

Alcester, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,550Population
💰$72,885Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$158,600Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 1.1%Other: 8.5%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic0.8%
Black0.3%
Asian1.1%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate381 (36.6%)
Some College121 (11.6%)
Associates160 (15.4%)
Bachelors154 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree218 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College11.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,885 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$158,600 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units663
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Alcester, SD

Alcester is a city in South Dakota, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,550 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, Alcester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,885 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alcester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alcester is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alcester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57001 1,550 $72,885 $158,600 $821 0.9% 35.7% 77.4%