City

Fairfax, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Gregory County  ·  South Dakota

👥313Population
💰$85,000Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂43.5Median Age
🏠$121,300Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.8% Female 57.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.6%Race
White98.7%
Asian0.6%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate70 (35.9%)
Some College5 (2.6%)
Associates45 (23.1%)
Bachelors31 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree44 (22.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 2.6%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
HS Grad35.9%
Some College2.6%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.7%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,000 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$121,300 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units166
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
76%
About Fairfax, SD

Fairfax is a city in South Dakota, located in Gregory County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.5 years.

Economically, Fairfax is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,000 is near the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfax is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfax is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.72%).

Fairfax, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Fairfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57335 313 $85,000 $121,300 $750 2.1% 38.5% 87.7%