County

Walworth County, SD

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  South Dakota

👥5,321Population
💰$61,204Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$137,161Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.2%Other: 9.9%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.2%
Other9.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,052 (29.4%)
Some College368 (10.3%)
Associates465 (13%)
Bachelors540 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree1,114 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College10.3%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,204 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$137,161 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units2,984
Vacant Units533

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Walworth County, SD

Walworth County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,321 residents. With a median age of 42.01, it is a middle-aged county.

Walworth County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,204 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Walworth County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $137,161 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $879. Homeownership rates are high at 73.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Walworth County are primarily White (77.07%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Walworth 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 Walworth County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
57420 Akaska 221 $41,250 $79,800 — 0.0% 34.3%
57631 Glenham 365 $56,250 $106,700 — 19.8% 31.1%
57452 Java 174 $53,750 $70,000 — 10.0% 34.8%
57601 Mobridge 3,483 $63,396 $153,000 $969 1.4% 52.2%
57472 Selby 1,078 $61,094 $118,900 $590 5.6% 32.8%

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