City

Ideal, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Tripp County  ·  South Dakota

👥149Population
💰$50,568Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🎓69.3%College Grads▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.7% Female 38.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.8%Race
White73.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
29%
18–24
7%
25–44
8%
45–64
34%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty14.1% ▲ 41% above avg
College Grads69.3% ▲ 79% above avg
HS Graduate8 (9.1%)
Some College19 (21.6%)
Bachelors16 (18.2%)
Graduate Degree45 (51.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 9.1%Some College: 21.6%Bachelors: 18.2%Graduate: 51.1%Edu
HS Grad9.1%
Some College21.6%
Bachelors18.2%
Graduate51.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.4%Renter: 38.6%Tenure
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,568 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units72
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
26%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
73%
About Ideal, SD

Ideal is a city in South Dakota, located in Tripp County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 149 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Ideal is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,568 is below the national average. Approximately 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Ideal is highly educated. 69.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (73.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ideal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57541 149 $50,568 $695 0.0% 69.3% 61.4%