County

Sanborn County, SD

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥2,532Population
💰$76,412Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$146,233Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.4%Unemployment▼ 72% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 4%Other: 3.2%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic4.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.4% ▼ 72% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.9%)
HS Graduate687 (42.8%)
Some College126 (7.8%)
Associates184 (11.5%)
Bachelors252 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree342 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College7.8%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,412 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$146,233 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units1,259
Vacant Units247

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Sanborn County, SD

Sanborn County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,532 residents. With a median age of 40.8, it is a middle-aged county.

Sanborn County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,412 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.4%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Sanborn County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $146,233 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $692. Homeownership rates are high at 79.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Sanborn County are primarily White (93.56%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Sanborn 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 Sanborn County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57314 Artesian 535 $68,125 $119,000 $783 0.0% 44.9%
57359 Letcher 632 $101,250 $161,800 $760 1.2% 48.9%
57385 Woonsocket 1,365 $68,160 $149,700 $625 2.0% 27.8%