City

Emery, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Hanson County  ·  South Dakota

👥740Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$148,200Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 0.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic0.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate136 (28.3%)
Some College66 (13.7%)
Associates57 (11.9%)
Bachelors105 (21.8%)
Graduate Degree117 (24.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 21.8%Graduate: 24.3%Edu
HS Grad28.3%
Some College13.7%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors21.8%
Graduate24.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.2%Renter: 8.8%Tenure
Owner91.2%
Renter8.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$148,200 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$619/mo
Total Housing Units292
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
69%
About Emery, SD

Emery is a city in South Dakota, located in Hanson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 740 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Emery is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Emery is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $619 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emery is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emery
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57332 740 $71,875 $148,200 $619 1.6% 46.2% 91.2%