County

Kingsbury County, SD

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥6,173Population
💰$77,339Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$192,518Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 2.8%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.2%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian0.2%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma72 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,532 (38.3%)
Some College306 (7.6%)
Associates470 (11.7%)
Bachelors687 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree934 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College7.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,339 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$192,518 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units3,216
Vacant Units777

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
65%
About Kingsbury County, SD

Kingsbury County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,173 residents. With a median age of 42.12, it is a middle-aged county.

Kingsbury County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $77,338 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Kingsbury County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $192,518 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $712. Homeownership rates are high at 83.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Kingsbury County are primarily White (93.57%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Kingsbury County, SD is a middle-income 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 Kingsbury County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57212 Arlington 1,880 $91,029 $229,900 $812 2.1% 39.6%
57214 Badger 171 $67,857 $76,000 8.3% 29.3%
57231 De Smet 1,769 $69,375 $173,600 $748 0.0% 43.4%
57233 Erwin 240 $89,375 $280,000 0.0% 19.6%
57353 Iroquois 925 $72,500 $158,800 $700 1.5% 48.1%
57249 Lake Preston 1,007 $74,545 $202,500 $535 3.1% 34.9%
57051 Oldham 181 $46,250 $100,000 $388 0.0% 47.6%