City

Howard, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Miner County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,450Population
💰$70,365Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$116,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 94% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
17%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.34
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 94% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1.1%)
HS Graduate461 (46.3%)
Some College118 (11.8%)
Associates166 (16.7%)
Bachelors116 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree124 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad46.3%
Some College11.8%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,365 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$116,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$550/mo
Total Housing Units747
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Howard, SD

Howard is a city in South Dakota, located in Miner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,450 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Howard is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,365 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Howard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $550 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howard is less-educated. 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.41%).

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

ZIP Codes in Howard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57349 1,450 $70,365 $116,000 $550 0.3% 24.1% 79.7%