County

Hanson County, SD

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥2,450Population
💰$89,013Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$181,416Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 5.8%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty2.2% ▼ 78% below avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (1.1%)
HS Graduate455 (29.1%)
Some College159 (10.2%)
Associates217 (13.9%)
Bachelors345 (22%)
Graduate Degree373 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 22%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College10.2%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors22.0%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,013 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$181,416 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$674/mo
Total Housing Units969
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
66%
About Hanson County, SD

Hanson County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,450 residents. With a median age of 38.77, it is a middle-aged county.

Hanson County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $89,013 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 2.2% is well below the national average.

Housing in Hanson County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $181,416 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $673. Homeownership rates are high at 88.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Hanson County are primarily White (93.06%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Hanson County, SD is a middle-income area in South Dakota. The 3 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 Hanson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57311 Alexandria 1,509 $99,432 $191,900 $729 0.7% 46.8%
57332 Emery 740 $71,875 $148,200 $619 1.6% 46.2%
57340 Fulton 201 $73,889 $225,000 $458 0.0% 38.3%