City

Bristol, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Day County  ·  South Dakota

👥533Population
💰$51,595Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$82,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.7% Female 56.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.7%Hispanic: 15.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White74.7%
Hispanic15.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty25.0% ▲ 150% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.3%)
HS Graduate111 (34.7%)
Some College29 (9.1%)
Associates66 (20.6%)
Bachelors57 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree53 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College9.1%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,595 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$82,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,032/mo
Total Housing Units279
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
72%
About Bristol, SD

Bristol is a city in South Dakota, located in Day County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 533 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Bristol is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,595 is below the national average. Approximately 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bristol is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,032 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bristol is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bristol
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57219 533 $51,595 $82,500 $1,032 3.0% 34.4% 69.0%