City

Garretson, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Minnehaha County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,617Population
💰$83,932Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂49.0Median Age
🏠$278,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓45.7%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 34% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
17%
45–64
37%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads45.7% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 34% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate532 (29.4%)
Some College218 (12.1%)
Associates229 (12.7%)
Bachelors313 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree512 (28.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College12.1%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,932 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$278,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units1,155
Vacant Units44

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Garretson, SD

Garretson is a city in South Dakota, located in Minnehaha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,617 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49 years.

Economically, Garretson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,932 is near the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Garretson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garretson is well-educated. 45.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garretson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57030 2,617 $83,932 $278,800 $731 3.2% 45.7% 79.5%