Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -4.68 |
| Below Poverty | 11.8% ▲ 18% above avg |
| College Grads | 58.2% ▲ 50% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 82 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,849 (22.1%) |
| Some College | 1,466 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 2,489 (14.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,905 (10.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,643 (43.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,880 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,354 ▼ 12% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $869/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,613 |
| Vacant Units | 1,427 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Brookings County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 34,361 residents. With a median age of 29.13, it is a young county.
Brookings County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,879 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Brookings County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $244,354 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $869.
The residents of Brookings County are primarily White (87.57%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Brookings 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57002 | Aurora | 1,615 | $87,125 | $224,900 | $829 | 0.7% | 52.6% |
| 57006 | Brookings | 23,838 | $64,818 | $253,700 | $864 | 2.9% | 57.9% |
| 57220 | Bruce | 676 | $98,009 | $196,100 | $692 | 0.3% | 35.4% |
| 57026 | Elkton | 1,491 | $73,056 | $203,600 | $860 | 4.5% | 39.1% |
| 57061 | Sinai | 220 | $52,188 | $91,500 | — | 7.6% | 23.4% |
| 57071 | Volga | 3,207 | $73,995 | $243,900 | $1,026 | 1.3% | 52.3% |
| 57276 | White | 949 | $65,417 | $178,100 | $679 | 1.5% | 45.1% |