City

Ashton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Spink County  ·  South Dakota

👥342Population
💰$53,542Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🏠$56,800Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.3% Female 56.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Other: 0.6%Race
White99.4%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate80 (37.2%)
Some College28 (13%)
Associates26 (12.1%)
Bachelors44 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree37 (17.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 13%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
HS Grad37.2%
Some College13.0%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,542 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$56,800 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units139
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
48%
Work From Home
52%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
82%
15–30 min
15%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Ashton, SD

Ashton is a city in South Dakota, located in Spink County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 342 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.6 years.

Economically, Ashton is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,542 is below the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ashton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ashton is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.42%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ashton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57424 342 $53,542 $56,800 0.0% 37.7% 88.2%