City

Colton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Minnehaha County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,400Population
💰$85,278Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$241,200Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.5%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.5%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate379 (40.2%)
Some College86 (9.1%)
Associates150 (15.9%)
Bachelors143 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree181 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College9.1%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,278 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$241,200 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units591
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
66%
About Colton, SD

Colton is a city in South Dakota, located in Minnehaha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,400 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Colton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,278 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Colton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Colton is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Colton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57018 1,400 $85,278 $241,200 $739 6.6% 34.4% 81.0%