City

Chester, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  South Dakota

👥680Population
💰$92,125Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$225,600Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.7%Other: 3.7%Race
White82.7%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty1.2% ▼ 88% below avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate102 (21.7%)
Some College106 (22.5%)
Associates73 (15.5%)
Bachelors34 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree154 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 21.7%Some College: 22.5%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad21.7%
Some College22.5%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,125 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$225,600 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,107/mo
Total Housing Units442
Vacant Units148

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Chester, SD

Chester is a city in South Dakota, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 680 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Chester is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,125 is above the national average. Approximately 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,107 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chester is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57016 680 $92,125 $225,600 $1,107 1.7% 39.9% 90.5%