City

Fairburn, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  South Dakota

👥366Population
💰$48,750Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂65.2Median Age
🏠$486,400Median Home Value▲ 74% above avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.9% Female 36.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White96.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
7%
18–24
1%
25–44
2%
45–64
39%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age65.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.69
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
HS Graduate183 (54.5%)
Some College10 (3%)
Associates63 (18.8%)
Bachelors64 (19%)
Graduate Degree16 (4.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.5%Some College: 3%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 4.8%Edu
HS Grad54.5%
Some College3.0%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate4.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 99.1%Renter: 0.9%Tenure
Owner99.1%
Renter0.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,750 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$486,400 ▲ 74% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units255
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
44%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
31%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
30–45 min
84%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
1%
1980s–1990s
34%
2000+
65%
About Fairburn, SD

Fairburn is a city in South Dakota, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 366 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 65.2 years.

Economically, Fairburn is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,750 is below the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fairburn is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $486,400, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 99.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairburn is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fairburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57738 366 $48,750 $486,400 6.1% 23.8% 99.1%