County

Stanley County, SD

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥2,941Population
💰$81,513Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$174,700Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.9%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 4.5%Race
White89.9%
Hispanic2.2%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty2.1% ▼ 79% below avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate662 (32.8%)
Some College211 (10.4%)
Associates281 (13.9%)
Bachelors325 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree539 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College10.4%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,513 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$174,700 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units1,497
Vacant Units250

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
62%
About Stanley County, SD

Stanley County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,941 residents. With a median age of 32.26, it is a relatively young county.

Stanley County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,513 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 2.1% is well below the national average.

Housing in Stanley County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,700 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $896. Homeownership rates are high at 78.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Stanley County are primarily White (89.93%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Stanley County, SD is a middle-income area in South Dakota. The 2 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 Stanley County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57532 Fort Pierre 2,911 $81,513 $174,700 $896 0.3% 42.7%

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