County

Jerauld County, SD

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥1,870Population
💰$79,336Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.9Median Age
🏠$132,100Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓34.3%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 7.5%Other: 5.4%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic7.5%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.3% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 96% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.6%)
HS Graduate581 (43.2%)
Some College146 (10.9%)
Associates140 (10.4%)
Bachelors186 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree283 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College10.9%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,336 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$132,100 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$594/mo
Total Housing Units970
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
66%
About Jerauld County, SD

Jerauld County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,870 residents. With a median age of 49.88, it is a mature county.

Jerauld County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,336 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.9% is near the national average.

Housing in Jerauld County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $132,100 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $593. Homeownership rates are high at 81.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jerauld County are primarily White (86.37%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Jerauld 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 Jerauld County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57312 Alpena 619 $83,750 $867 0.0% 23.2%
57358 Lane 13 $83,750 11.1% 27.3%
57382 Wessington Springs 1,238 $77,083 $132,100 $457 0.2% 39.9%