City

Elkton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Brookings County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,491Population
💰$73,056Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.1Median Age
🏠$203,600Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.2%Hispanic: 25.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White71.2%
Hispanic25.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma27 (3.1%)
HS Graduate339 (39%)
Some College86 (9.9%)
Associates77 (8.9%)
Bachelors101 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree239 (27.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 27.5%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College9.9%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate27.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.6%Renter: 31.4%Tenure
Owner68.6%
Renter31.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,056 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,600 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units600
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
68%
About Elkton, SD

Elkton is a city in South Dakota, located in Brookings County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,491 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.1 years.

Economically, Elkton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,056 is near the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elkton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkton is moderately educated. 39.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elkton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57026 1,491 $73,056 $203,600 $860 4.5% 39.1% 68.6%