County

Lincoln County, SD

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥27,793Population
💰$96,739Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$278,671Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓50.9%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.4%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Black2.6%
Asian0.7%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
6%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 59% below avg
College Grads50.9% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
No HS Diploma179 (1%)
HS Graduate4,766 (27.7%)
Some College1,963 (11.4%)
Associates1,657 (9.6%)
Bachelors3,162 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree5,467 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,739 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$278,670 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,113/mo
Total Housing Units10,724
Vacant Units600

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
65%
About Lincoln County, SD

Lincoln County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,793 residents. With a median age of 36.06, it is a relatively young county.

Lincoln County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $96,739 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.5%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 4.2% is well below the national average.

Housing in Lincoln County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $278,670 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,112. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lincoln County are primarily White (91.69%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Lincoln 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 Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57013 Canton 4,378 $77,813 $224,600 $704 4.0% 39.5%
57032 Harrisburg 9,558 $107,241 $295,600 $1,351 0.9% 53.9%
57034 Hudson 720 $94,250 $164,000 1.0% 33.9%
57039 Lennox 3,875 $79,209 $242,700 $925 0.6% 39.1%
57064 Tea 7,619 $104,351 $330,800 $1,132 1.6% 63.8%
57077 Worthing 1,444 $92,727 $231,700 $1,177 0.8% 42.6%