City

Eureka, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  McPherson County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,278Population
💰$42,917Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂60.4Median Age
🏠$80,300Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black3.0%
Asian0.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
14%
45–64
20%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.8%)
HS Graduate306 (37.7%)
Some College120 (14.8%)
Associates63 (7.8%)
Bachelors125 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree183 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,917 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$80,300 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$560/mo
Total Housing Units784
Vacant Units199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Eureka, SD

Eureka is a city in South Dakota, located in McPherson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,278 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.4 years.

Economically, Eureka is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,917 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Eureka is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $560 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eureka is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eureka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57437 1,278 $42,917 $80,300 $560 0.0% 37.9% 80.7%