Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 8.8% ▼ 12% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 132 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,335 (28.7%) |
| Some College | 2,257 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 2,133 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,921 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,327 (28.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,660 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,461 ▼ 25% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $770/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 10,323 |
| Vacant Units | 715 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Yankton County is located in South Dakota and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 22,833 residents. With a median age of 42.41, it is a middle-aged county.
Yankton County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,660 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 8.8% is near the national average.
Housing in Yankton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $210,461 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $769. Homeownership rates are high at 71.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Yankton County are primarily White (87.09%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Yankton County, SD is a solidly middle-class area in South Dakota. The 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57031 | Gayville | 670 | $73,487 | $138,000 | $533 | 0.0% | 46.1% |
| 57040 | Lesterville | 231 | $90,865 | $116,700 | $718 | 0.0% | 29.6% |
| 57046 | Mission Hill | 524 | $95,574 | $260,000 | $900 | 0.0% | 44.1% |
| 57067 | Utica | 314 | $101,513 | $215,900 | — | 0.0% | 47.9% |
| 57072 | Volin | 547 | $77,143 | $181,600 | $683 | 0.6% | 47.0% |
| 57078 | Yankton | 20,547 | $72,395 | $213,300 | $777 | 1.9% | 41.0% |