City

Houghton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Brown County  ·  South Dakota

👥280Population
💰$178,092Median HH Income▲ 133% above avg
🎂26.8Median Age
🎓33.1%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.0% Female 60.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
39%
25–44
37%
45–64
3%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.41
College Grads33.1% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate34 (24.5%)
Some College53 (38.1%)
Associates6 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree46 (33.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.5%Some College: 38.1%Associates: 4.3%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
HS Grad24.5%
Some College38.1%
Associates4.3%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 24.4%Renter: 75.6%Tenure
Owner24.4%
Renter75.6%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
40%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$178,092 ▲ 133% above avg
Total Housing Units116
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
21%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
46%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Walked
32%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
19%
2000+
81%
About Houghton, SD

Houghton is a city in South Dakota, located in Brown County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 280 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.8 years.

Economically, Houghton is a affluent community. The median household income of $178,092 is more than double the national average.

The population of Houghton is moderately educated. 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Houghton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57449 280 $178,092 0.0% 33.1% 24.4%