City

Burke, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Gregory County  ·  South Dakota

👥953Population
💰$53,750Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$206,500Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88%Other: 8%Race
White88.0%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.3%)
HS Graduate279 (43.3%)
Some College50 (7.8%)
Associates103 (16%)
Bachelors68 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree142 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College7.8%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,750 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$206,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$548/mo
Total Housing Units556
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
61%
About Burke, SD

Burke is a city in South Dakota, located in Gregory County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 953 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Burke is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,750 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Burke is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $548 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burke is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burke
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57523 953 $53,750 $206,500 $548 3.4% 32.6% 75.4%