County

Gregory County, SD

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥4,056Population
💰$55,703Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$148,621Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.8%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic2.6%
Black2.5%
Asian0.5%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (1%)
HS Graduate1,098 (41.2%)
Some College250 (9.4%)
Associates366 (13.7%)
Bachelors343 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree583 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College9.4%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,703 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$148,621 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$657/mo
Total Housing Units2,265
Vacant Units589

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Gregory County, SD

Gregory County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,056 residents. With a median age of 45.57, it is a mature county.

Gregory County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $55,702 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.7% is near the national average.

Housing in Gregory County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $148,621 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $657. Homeownership rates are high at 78.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Gregory County are primarily White (86.91%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Gregory County, SD is a solidly middle-class area in South Dakota. The 7 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 Gregory County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57317 Bonesteel 621 $52,500 $120,300 $545 4.1% 26.6%
57523 Burke 953 $53,750 $206,500 $548 3.4% 32.6%
57529 Dallas 250 $81,750 $278,400 0.0% 35.6%
57335 Fairfax 313 $85,000 $121,300 $750 2.1% 38.5%
57533 Gregory 1,633 $50,000 $112,800 $746 3.3% 37.9%
57538 Herrick 247 $45,500 0.0% 39.7%