County

Aurora County, SD

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥2,495Population
💰$74,100Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$130,985Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.7%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic6.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.8%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate586 (38.2%)
Some College142 (9.3%)
Associates215 (14%)
Bachelors269 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree316 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College9.3%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,100 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$130,985 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$767/mo
Total Housing Units1,181
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
68%
About Aurora County, SD

Aurora County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,495 residents. With a median age of 42.63, it is a middle-aged county.

Aurora County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $74,099 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Aurora County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $130,985 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $766. Homeownership rates are high at 76.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Aurora County are primarily White (89.46%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Aurora County, SD is a solidly middle-class area in South Dakota. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Aurora County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57368 Plankinton 1,090 $76,645 $143,300 $877 0.5% 47.6%
57375 Stickney 590 $73,333 $143,300 $714 0.3% 30.1%
57383 White Lake 815 $71,250 $105,600 $658 0.7% 31.9%

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