City

Custer, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  South Dakota

👥5,647Population
💰$81,911Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂57.6Median Age
🏠$324,300Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.4%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.5%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,225 (27.7%)
Some College363 (8.2%)
Associates878 (19.8%)
Bachelors343 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree1,599 (36.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 36.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College8.2%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate36.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,911 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$324,300 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,070/mo
Total Housing Units3,328
Vacant Units809

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Custer, SD

Custer is a city in South Dakota, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,647 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.6 years.

Economically, Custer is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,911 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Custer is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $324,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,070 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Custer is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.38%).

Custer, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Custer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57730 5,647 $81,911 $324,300 $1,070 2.0% 43.9% 80.7%