City

Hecla, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  South Dakota

👥521Population
💰$61,875Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🎓53.9%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 39.4% Female 60.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.5%Asian: 5%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Asian5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
24%
18–24
1%
25–44
28%
45–64
11%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads53.9% ▲ 39% above avg
HS Graduate67 (20.7%)
Some College16 (5%)
Associates66 (20.4%)
Bachelors123 (38.1%)
Graduate Degree51 (15.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.7%Some College: 5%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 38.1%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
HS Grad20.7%
Some College5.0%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors38.1%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97.1%Renter: 2.9%Tenure
Owner97.1%
Renter2.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
6%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,875 ▼ 19% below avg
Total Housing Units339
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
48%
Walked
22%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
78%
About Hecla, SD

Hecla is a city in South Dakota, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 521 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Hecla is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,875 is below the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Hecla is well-educated. 53.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hecla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57446 521 $61,875 0.0% 53.9% 97.1%