City

Big Stone City, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,389Population
💰$78,417Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂60.0Median Age
🏠$212,700Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.8% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic4.0%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate343 (33.8%)
Some College196 (19.3%)
Associates161 (15.9%)
Bachelors159 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree154 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College19.3%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,417 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$212,700 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$721/mo
Total Housing Units869
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
64%
About Big Stone City, SD

Big Stone City is a city in South Dakota, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,389 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60 years.

Economically, Big Stone City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,417 is near the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Big Stone City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $721 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Stone City is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.74%).

Big Stone City, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Big Stone City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57216 1,389 $78,417 $212,700 $721 0.6% 30.8% 85.7%