City

Howes, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Meade County  ·  South Dakota

👥334Population
💰$50,391Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂29.0Median Age
🏠$235,900Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓51.0%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊19.3%Unemployment▲ 294% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.4%Asian: 0.3%Race
White55.4%
Asian0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
13%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.57
Below Poverty34.1% ▲ 241% above avg
College Grads51.0% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment19.3% ▲ 294% above avg
HS Graduate57 (36.8%)
Some College7 (4.5%)
Associates12 (7.7%)
Bachelors51 (32.9%)
Graduate Degree28 (18.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 32.9%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College4.5%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors32.9%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.1%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
12%
$200k–$300k
57%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,391 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$235,900 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units121
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
10%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
27%
Walked
36%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
57%
About Howes, SD

Howes is a city in South Dakota, located in Meade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 334 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29 years.

Economically, Howes is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,391 is below the national average. Approximately 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Howes is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howes is well-educated. 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (55.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Howes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57748 334 $50,391 $235,900 $633 19.3% 51.0% 69.9%