City

Elk Point, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  South Dakota

👥3,165Population
💰$88,466Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$226,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓48.0%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
30%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads48.0% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
HS Graduate438 (21.9%)
Some College290 (14.5%)
Associates315 (15.7%)
Bachelors276 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree685 (34.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
HS Grad21.9%
Some College14.5%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.4%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,466 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$226,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units1,318
Vacant Units79

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
63%
About Elk Point, SD

Elk Point is a city in South Dakota, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,165 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Elk Point is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,466 is above the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elk Point is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elk Point is well-educated. 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elk Point
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57025 3,165 $88,466 $226,000 $738 1.9% 48.0% 77.6%