City

Bowdle, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Edmunds County  ·  South Dakota

👥569Population
💰$57,750Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$114,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 5.5%Other: 9.8%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic0.9%
Black5.5%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
13%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.5%)
HS Graduate142 (37.3%)
Some College43 (11.3%)
Associates40 (10.5%)
Bachelors58 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree96 (25.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 25.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College11.3%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate25.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,750 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$114,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units322
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
62%
About Bowdle, SD

Bowdle is a city in South Dakota, located in Edmunds County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 569 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Bowdle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,750 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bowdle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowdle is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bowdle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57428 569 $57,750 $114,300 $693 0.0% 40.4% 62.8%