City

Carpenter, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Clark County  ·  South Dakota

👥309Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$118,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.0% Female 43.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Other: 0.7%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
26%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
HS Graduate73 (37.2%)
Some College15 (7.7%)
Associates25 (12.8%)
Bachelors29 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree54 (27.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
HS Grad37.2%
Some College7.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.5%Renter: 15.5%Tenure
Owner84.5%
Renter15.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units101
Vacant Units4

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
50%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
47%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
42%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Carpenter, SD

Carpenter is a city in South Dakota, located in Clark County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 309 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Carpenter is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Carpenter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carpenter is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carpenter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57322 309 $63,750 $118,800 0.0% 42.4% 84.5%