City

Faulkton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Faulk County  ·  South Dakota

👥983Population
💰$72,847Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$116,400Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓45.0%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White96.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
12%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads45.0% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
HS Graduate147 (25.3%)
Some College44 (7.6%)
Associates129 (22.2%)
Bachelors104 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree158 (27.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.3%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
HS Grad25.3%
Some College7.6%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,847 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$116,400 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units538
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
77%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
66%
About Faulkton, SD

Faulkton is a city in South Dakota, located in Faulk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 983 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Faulkton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,847 is near the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Faulkton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $791 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Faulkton is well-educated. 45.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Faulkton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57438 983 $72,847 $116,400 $791 7.0% 45.0% 73.1%