City

Gary, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Deuel County  ·  South Dakota

👥671Population
💰$84,359Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂53.2Median Age
🏠$154,000Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 2.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic2.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty3.0% ▼ 70% below avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate213 (46%)
Some College24 (5.2%)
Associates61 (13.2%)
Bachelors48 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree114 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College5.2%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,359 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$154,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$479/mo
Total Housing Units381
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
65%
About Gary, SD

Gary is a city in South Dakota, located in Deuel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 671 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.2 years.

Economically, Gary is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,359 is near the national average. Approximately 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gary is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $479 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gary is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57237 671 $84,359 $154,000 $479 2.2% 35.0% 89.9%