County

Corson County, SD

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥3,834Population
💰$51,806Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂29.1Median Age
🏠$76,999Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊27.7%Unemployment▲ 465% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 0.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White30.0%
Hispanic1.2%
Black0.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
26%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.72
Below Poverty45.3% ▲ 353% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment27.7% ▲ 465% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate697 (38%)
Some College191 (10.4%)
Associates273 (14.9%)
Bachelors269 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree402 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.0%
Some College10.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.7%Renter: 45.3%Tenure
Owner54.7%
Renter45.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,806 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$76,999 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$475/mo
Total Housing Units1,323
Vacant Units230

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
61%
About Corson County, SD

Corson County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,834 residents. With a median age of 29.12, it is a young county.

Corson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,806 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 27.7%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 45.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Corson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $76,999 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $475.

The residents of Corson County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 30.0%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Corson County, SD is a working-class area in South Dakota. The 10 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 Corson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57621 Bullhead 285 $32,614 $575 45.1% 16.8%
57639 Little Eagle 373 $22,125 $244 74.7% 12.8%
57641 Mc Intosh 244 $56,667 $62,500 $613 0.0% 31.0%
57642 Mc Laughlin 1,949 $56,528 $78,500 $496 21.9% 37.8%
57645 Morristown 149 $73,000 $37,100 0.0% 43.5%
57657 Trail City 203 $97,500 $74,600 23.5% 44.5%
57658 Wakpala 338 $25,938 $81,300 $425 53.0% 35.2%
57660 Watauga 119 $72,500 $102,100 0.0% 48.7%