City

Badger, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Kingsbury County  ·  South Dakota

👥171Population
💰$67,857Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$76,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓29.3%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 0.6%Race
White97.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads29.3% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (1%)
HS Graduate49 (49.5%)
Some College9 (9.1%)
Associates11 (11.1%)
Bachelors18 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree11 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 49.5%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad49.5%
Some College9.1%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.1%Renter: 6.9%Tenure
Owner93.1%
Renter6.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,857 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$76,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units71
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
69%
About Badger, SD

Badger is a city in South Dakota, located in Kingsbury County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 171 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Badger is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,857 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Badger is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Badger is moderately educated. 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Badger
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57214 171 $67,857 $76,000 8.3% 29.3% 93.1%