County

Harding County, SD

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥1,014Population
💰$74,679Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$170,536Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓36.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.4%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 2.4%Other: 8.5%Race
White87.4%
Hispanic1.5%
Black2.4%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
3%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.04
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads36.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
HS Graduate250 (34.5%)
Some College78 (10.8%)
Associates135 (18.6%)
Bachelors46 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree216 (29.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
HS Grad34.5%
Some College10.8%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.3%Renter: 23.7%Tenure
Owner76.3%
Renter23.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,679 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$170,535 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$579/mo
Total Housing Units669
Vacant Units201

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Harding County, SD

Harding County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,014 residents. With a median age of 47.26, it is a mature county.

Harding County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $74,678 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 5.9% is well below the national average.

Housing in Harding County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $170,535 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $579. Homeownership rates are high at 76.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Harding County are primarily White (87.38%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Harding 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 Codes in Harding County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57720 Buffalo 561 $78,333 $128,800 $579 1.9% 34.1%
57724 Camp Crook 191 $59,219 $214,500 — 0.0% 42.1%
57755 Ludlow 127 $66,000 $155,900 — 0.0% 32.6%
57651 Reva 121 $91,250 $310,000 — 0.0% 33.3%

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