City

Ethan, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Davison County  ·  South Dakota

👥886Population
💰$60,000Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂32.2Median Age
🏠$179,800Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.4%Hispanic: 5.8%Other: 3.8%Race
White90.4%
Hispanic5.8%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
28%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate115 (23.9%)
Some College70 (14.6%)
Associates89 (18.5%)
Bachelors86 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree119 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College14.6%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$179,800 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$769/mo
Total Housing Units315
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
58%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
66%
About Ethan, SD

Ethan is a city in South Dakota, located in Davison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 886 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.2 years.

Economically, Ethan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,000 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Ethan is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $769 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ethan is well-educated. 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ethan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57334 886 $60,000 $179,800 $769 0.5% 42.6% 75.8%