Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 37.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 167 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,969 (38.2%) |
| Some College | 1,882 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 2,360 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,895 (15.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,953 (21.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,787 ▼ 15% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $217,992 ▼ 22% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $896/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,385 |
| Vacant Units | 1,045 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Codington County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,549 residents. With a median age of 40.03, it is a middle-aged county.
Codington County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,787 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.0%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Codington County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $217,992 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $895. Homeownership rates are high at 67.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Codington County are primarily White (90.9%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Codington County, SD is a solidly middle-class area in South Dakota. The 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57235 | Florence | 796 | $80,938 | $224,200 | $775 | 0.5% | 34.6% |
| 57243 | Henry | 521 | $44,821 | $117,000 | $1,063 | 1.2% | 27.3% |
| 57245 | Kranzburg | 149 | $60,938 | $123,700 | — | 0.0% | 28.5% |
| 57263 | South Shore | 488 | $57,917 | $102,200 | $671 | 0.4% | 34.8% |
| 57272 | Wallace | 220 | $68,889 | $83,100 | $589 | 0.0% | 50.8% |
| 57201 | Watertown | 26,375 | $64,809 | $223,600 | $903 | 2.1% | 37.9% |