City

De Smet, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Kingsbury County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,769Population
💰$69,375Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$173,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 4.8%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
20%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.4%)
HS Graduate470 (41.1%)
Some College93 (8.1%)
Associates80 (7%)
Bachelors178 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree318 (27.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 7%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College8.1%
Associates7.0%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,375 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$173,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units861
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
64%
About De Smet, SD

De Smet is a city in South Dakota, located in Kingsbury County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,769 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, De Smet is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,375 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in De Smet is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of De Smet is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.03%).

De Smet, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in De Smet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57231 1,769 $69,375 $173,600 $748 0.0% 43.4% 82.9%