City

Groton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,033Population
💰$76,250Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$185,200Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 5.1%Asian: 2.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian2.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.8%)
HS Graduate362 (27.2%)
Some College228 (17.1%)
Associates204 (15.3%)
Bachelors190 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree336 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 27.2%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad27.2%
Some College17.1%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,250 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$185,200 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units963
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
71%
About Groton, SD

Groton is a city in South Dakota, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,033 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Groton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,250 is near the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Groton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $972 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Groton is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Groton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57445 2,033 $76,250 $185,200 $972 2.8% 39.6% 78.0%