City

Java, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Walworth County  ·  South Dakota

👥174Population
💰$53,750Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$70,000Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊10.0%Unemployment▲ 104% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.9% Female 62.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Hispanic: 1.2%Race
White98.9%
Hispanic1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
7%
18–24
21%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment10.0% ▲ 104% above avg
HS Graduate46 (41.1%)
Some College16 (14.3%)
Associates11 (9.8%)
Bachelors21 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree18 (16.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
HS Grad41.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,750 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$70,000 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units126
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
74%
About Java, SD

Java is a city in South Dakota, located in Walworth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 174 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Java is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,750 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Java is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Java is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Java
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57452 174 $53,750 $70,000 10.0% 34.8% 86.1%