City

Hot Springs, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Fall River County  ·  South Dakota

👥5,889Population
💰$64,023Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂59.4Median Age
🏠$195,600Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.6%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Asian0.7%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
30%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.87
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma81 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,328 (29.8%)
Some College535 (12%)
Associates800 (18%)
Bachelors750 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree960 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 12%Associates: 18%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College12.0%
Associates18.0%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,023 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$195,600 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units3,481
Vacant Units473

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About Hot Springs, SD

Hot Springs is a city in South Dakota, located in Fall River County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,889 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.4 years.

Economically, Hot Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,023 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hot Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hot Springs is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hot Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57747 5,889 $64,023 $195,600 $850 2.7% 38.4% 76.5%