City

Gettysburg, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Potter County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,963Population
💰$60,568Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$133,400Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.9%Black: 2.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5.7%Race
White76.9%
Black2.4%
Asian1.1%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate461 (35.9%)
Some College160 (12.5%)
Associates172 (13.4%)
Bachelors128 (10%)
Graduate Degree360 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College12.5%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,568 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$133,400 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$902/mo
Total Housing Units1,302
Vacant Units495

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
69%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Gettysburg, SD

Gettysburg is a city in South Dakota, located in Potter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,963 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Gettysburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,568 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gettysburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $902 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gettysburg is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gettysburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57442 1,963 $60,568 $133,400 $902 5.2% 38.0% 77.0%