County

Lawrence County, SD

7 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥25,717Population
💰$64,882Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$310,220Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓44.7%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.5%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.5%
Asian0.7%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.12
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads44.7% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma151 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,510 (25.7%)
Some College2,311 (13.2%)
Associates2,724 (15.5%)
Bachelors1,909 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree5,966 (34%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 25.7%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 34%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad25.7%
Some College13.2%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner64.0%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,882 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$310,219 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$913/mo
Total Housing Units14,073
Vacant Units2,577

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About Lawrence County, SD

Lawrence County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 25,717 residents. With a median age of 44.38, it is a middle-aged county.

Lawrence County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,881 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.1% is above the national average.

Housing in Lawrence County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $310,219 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $913. Homeownership rates are high at 64.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lawrence County are primarily White (89.54%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Lawrence 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 Lawrence County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57732 Deadwood 1,870 $44,750 $279,300 $725 0.7% 32.6%
57754 Lead 3,605 $57,017 $220,100 $849 2.2% 32.7%
57759 Nemo 393 $127,396 $473,500 — 0.0% 37.6%
57783 Spearfish 16,929 $64,970 $332,300 $946 1.8% 50.3%
57793 Whitewood 2,042 $84,441 $293,400 $925 5.1% 35.9%

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