Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.5% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,895 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 35,439 (23.5%) |
| Some College | 15,076 (10%) |
| Associates | 22,316 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 19,001 (12.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 57,064 (37.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $81,592 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $284,179 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,007/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 103,461 |
| Vacant Units | 4,903 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Minnehaha County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 26 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 240,250 residents. With a median age of 36.03, it is a relatively young county.
Minnehaha County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,592 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Minnehaha County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $284,179 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,007. Homeownership rates are high at 64.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Minnehaha County are primarily White (80.66%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Minnehaha County, SD is a middle-income area in South Dakota. The 26 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57003 | Baltic | 2,225 | $108,875 | $261,500 | $1,134 | 1.7% | 43.8% |
| 57005 | Brandon | 12,140 | $108,689 | $322,600 | $985 | 1.3% | 55.8% |
| 57018 | Colton | 1,400 | $85,278 | $241,200 | $739 | 6.6% | 34.4% |
| 57020 | Crooks | 1,553 | $104,375 | $285,600 | $1,133 | 1.5% | 49.4% |
| 57022 | Dell Rapids | 5,476 | $100,595 | $293,800 | $940 | 1.2% | 55.2% |
| 57030 | Garretson | 2,617 | $83,932 | $278,800 | $731 | 3.2% | 45.7% |
| 57033 | Hartford | 5,947 | $98,156 | $280,500 | $949 | 1.6% | 50.9% |
| 57035 | Humboldt | 1,527 | $101,250 | $305,400 | $713 | 0.5% | 43.7% |
| 57041 | Lyons | 115 | $133,125 | — | — | 0.0% | 39.5% |
| 57055 | Renner | 1,178 | $104,531 | $419,600 | — | 0.0% | 38.7% |
| 57103 | Sioux Falls | 35,282 | $73,945 | $244,800 | $938 | 3.5% | 44.4% |
| 57104 | Sioux Falls | 27,406 | $59,161 | $183,700 | $849 | 2.4% | 35.6% |
| 57105 | Sioux Falls | 22,764 | $74,066 | $247,900 | $956 | 1.9% | 55.0% |
| 57106 | Sioux Falls | 51,780 | $77,070 | $268,800 | $996 | 2.5% | 52.2% |
| 57107 | Sioux Falls | 11,655 | $76,719 | $250,700 | $1,079 | 3.3% | 45.2% |
| 57108 | Sioux Falls | 32,888 | $96,184 | $401,300 | $1,292 | 1.4% | 62.0% |
| 57110 | Sioux Falls | 22,017 | $87,114 | $365,600 | $1,018 | 0.5% | 55.9% |
| 57068 | Valley Springs | 1,699 | $107,222 | $251,500 | $1,096 | 1.8% | 41.9% |