City

Amherst, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  South Dakota

👥75Population
🎂16.3Median Age
🎓100.0%College Grads▲ 158% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.3% Female 62.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
61%
45–64
35%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age16.3 yrs
Avg HH Size4.69
College Grads100.0% ▲ 158% above avg
Bachelors2 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree16 (88.9%)

Education

Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 88.9%Edu
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate88.9%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$150k–$200k
81%
$200k–$300k
19%

Financials

Total Housing Units24
Vacant Units8

Income Distribution

$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
81%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
46%
Work From Home
54%

Commute Time

Over 45 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
41%
1960s–1970s
9%
2000+
50%
About Amherst, SD

Amherst is a city in South Dakota, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 75 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 16.3 years.

The population of Amherst is highly educated. 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

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