City

Irene, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  South Dakota

👥908Population
💰$67,857Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$143,000Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 2.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic2.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.6%)
HS Graduate208 (39.7%)
Some College44 (8.4%)
Associates98 (18.7%)
Bachelors64 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree107 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College8.4%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,857 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$143,000 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units383
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
72%
About Irene, SD

Irene is a city in South Dakota, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 908 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Irene is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,857 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Irene is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $844 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Irene is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Irene
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57037 908 $67,857 $143,000 $844 0.0% 32.6% 66.9%