City

Bonesteel, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Gregory County  ·  South Dakota

👥621Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$120,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.0% Female 39.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White73.8%
Asian0.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty25.9% ▲ 159% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
HS Graduate198 (52.7%)
Some College28 (7.4%)
Associates50 (13.3%)
Bachelors27 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree73 (19.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 19.4%Edu
HS Grad52.7%
Some College7.4%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate19.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$120,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$545/mo
Total Housing Units297
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
75%
About Bonesteel, SD

Bonesteel is a city in South Dakota, located in Gregory County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 621 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Bonesteel is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Approximately 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bonesteel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $545 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bonesteel is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bonesteel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57317 621 $52,500 $120,300 $545 4.1% 26.6% 62.4%