City

Bison, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Perkins County  ·  South Dakota

👥590Population
💰$73,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$92,100Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.3%Other: 2%Race
White97.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate127 (32%)
Some College47 (11.8%)
Associates84 (21.2%)
Bachelors43 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree96 (24.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 32%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
HS Grad32.0%
Some College11.8%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$92,100 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$943/mo
Total Housing Units336
Vacant Units70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Bison, SD

Bison is a city in South Dakota, located in Perkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 590 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Bison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,500 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $943 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bison is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57620 590 $73,500 $92,100 $943 0.0% 35.0% 77.1%