City

Bruce, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Brookings County  ·  South Dakota

👥676Population
💰$98,009Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$196,100Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓35.4%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Hispanic: 2.2%Race
White97.6%
Hispanic2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
15%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty4.1% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads35.4% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate175 (37.3%)
Some College62 (13.2%)
Associates64 (13.6%)
Bachelors45 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree121 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College13.2%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.9%Renter: 16.1%Tenure
Owner83.9%
Renter16.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$98,009 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$196,100 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units445
Vacant Units128

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
63%
About Bruce, SD

Bruce is a city in South Dakota, located in Brookings County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 676 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Bruce is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,009 is above the national average. Approximately 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Bruce is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $196,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bruce is moderately educated. 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.63%).

Bruce, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Bruce
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57220 676 $98,009 $196,100 $692 0.3% 35.4% 83.9%