City

Allen, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Bennett County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,166Population
🎂21.7Median Age
🏠$110,400Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓16.5%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊26.2%Unemployment▲ 435% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 8%Race
Hispanic8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
37%
18–24
17%
25–44
23%
45–64
7%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.7 yrs
Avg HH Size6.51
Below Poverty39.4% ▲ 294% above avg
College Grads16.5% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment26.2% ▲ 435% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.1%)
HS Graduate46 (17.6%)
Some College59 (22.6%)
Associates110 (42.1%)
Bachelors43 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 17.6%Some College: 22.6%Associates: 42.1%Bachelors: 16.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad17.6%
Some College22.6%
Associates42.1%
Bachelors16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 24.6%Renter: 75.4%Tenure
Owner24.6%
Renter75.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
55%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median Home Value$110,400 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Rent$615/mo
Total Housing Units198
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%
About Allen, SD

Allen is a city in South Dakota, located in Bennett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,166 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.7 years.

The real estate market in Allen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $615 per month. At 24.6% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Allen is less-educated. 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 8.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Allen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.