County

Tripp County, SD

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥5,582Population
💰$64,503Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$129,689Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.2%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.8%Asian: 1%Other: 3.7%Race
White80.2%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.8%
Asian1.0%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty18.3% ▲ 83% above avg
College Grads33.1% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate1,292 (35.1%)
Some College549 (14.9%)
Associates646 (17.5%)
Bachelors431 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree768 (20.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
HS Grad35.1%
Some College14.9%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,503 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$129,688 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$829/mo
Total Housing Units2,779
Vacant Units533

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Tripp County, SD

Tripp County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,582 residents. With a median age of 43.4, it is a middle-aged county.

Tripp County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,502 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 18.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Tripp County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $129,688 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $828. Homeownership rates are high at 70.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Tripp County are primarily White (80.17%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Tripp County, SD is a solidly middle-class area in South Dakota. The 5 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 Tripp County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57528 Colome 970 $58,450 $81,500 $748 1.4% 39.5%
57534 Hamill 118 $33,164 $116,400 — 0.0% 5.3%
57541 Ideal 149 $50,568 — $695 0.0% 69.3%
57580 Winner 4,271 $67,694 $141,000 $852 1.9% 31.6%
57584 Witten 74 $37,700 — — 0.0% 10.5%

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