City

Bridgewater, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  McCook County  ·  South Dakota

👥873Population
💰$64,250Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$150,600Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 2.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic2.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.9%)
HS Graduate195 (35.8%)
Some College65 (11.9%)
Associates35 (6.4%)
Bachelors72 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree172 (31.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 31.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad35.8%
Some College11.9%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate31.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,250 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$150,600 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units428
Vacant Units55

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
67%
About Bridgewater, SD

Bridgewater is a city in South Dakota, located in McCook County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 873 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Bridgewater is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,250 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bridgewater is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bridgewater is well-educated. 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bridgewater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57319 873 $64,250 $150,600 $719 2.5% 44.9% 82.3%