County

Beadle County, SD

8 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥19,252Population
💰$62,337Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$174,922Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.8%Hispanic: 15.4%Black: 1.2%Asian: 10.7%Other: 4.2%Race
White68.8%
Hispanic15.4%
Black1.2%
Asian10.7%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma601 (5.4%)
HS Graduate3,281 (29.5%)
Some College1,477 (13.3%)
Associates1,239 (11.1%)
Bachelors1,429 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree3,103 (27.9%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 27.9%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College13.3%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate27.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.3%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.3%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,337 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$174,921 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units8,491
Vacant Units976

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Beadle County, SD

Beadle County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 19,252 residents. With a median age of 37.23, it is a relatively young county.

Beadle County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,336 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Beadle County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,921 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $817. Homeownership rates are high at 69.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Beadle County are majority White (68.8%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Beadle County, SD is a solidly middle-class area in South Dakota. The 8 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 Beadle County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57324 Cavour 371 $76,250 $225,000 1.1% 33.9%
57348 Hitchcock 733 $76,442 $110,600 $690 0.0% 42.9%
57350 Huron 16,148 $60,351 $180,400 $840 3.0% 41.0%
57379 Virgil 108 $103,500 $164,300 0.0% 44.4%
57381 Wessington 504 $77,750 $113,800 $522 0.9% 45.6%
57384 Wolsey 1,062 $62,670 $162,000 $702 0.0% 37.3%
57386 Yale 326 $74,598 $131,300 0.0% 30.9%