City

Alexandria, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Hanson County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,509Population
💰$99,432Median HH Income▲ 30% above avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$191,900Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓46.8%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 7.5%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty1.1% ▼ 89% below avg
College Grads46.8% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.8%)
HS Graduate257 (27.2%)
Some College77 (8.2%)
Associates151 (16%)
Bachelors222 (23.5%)
Graduate Degree220 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 23.5%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College8.2%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors23.5%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,432 ▲ 30% above avg
Median Home Value$191,900 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units558
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
64%
About Alexandria, SD

Alexandria is a city in South Dakota, located in Hanson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,509 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Alexandria is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,432 is above the national average. Approximately 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Alexandria is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alexandria is well-educated. 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (90.66%).

Alexandria, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Alexandria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57311 1,509 $99,432 $191,900 $729 0.7% 46.8% 86.7%