City

Deadwood, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,870Population
💰$44,750Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂60.8Median Age
🏠$279,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.1%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.5%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
4%
18–24
6%
25–44
17%
45–64
35%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.67
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate452 (29.1%)
Some College260 (16.8%)
Associates327 (21.1%)
Bachelors149 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree357 (23%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 23%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College16.8%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate23.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.2%Renter: 37.8%Tenure
Owner62.2%
Renter37.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,750 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$279,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units1,519
Vacant Units422

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Deadwood, SD

Deadwood is a city in South Dakota, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,870 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.8 years.

Economically, Deadwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,750 is below the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Deadwood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $279,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deadwood is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Deadwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57732 1,870 $44,750 $279,300 $725 0.7% 32.6% 62.2%