City

Jefferson, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,713Population
💰$86,895Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$280,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓56.1%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.4%Hispanic: 3.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White94.4%
Hispanic3.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
25%
18–24
1%
25–44
33%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty1.3% ▼ 87% below avg
College Grads56.1% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
HS Graduate296 (25.8%)
Some College111 (9.7%)
Associates98 (8.5%)
Bachelors213 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree431 (37.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.8%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 37.5%Edu
HS Grad25.8%
Some College9.7%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate37.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,895 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$280,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$906/mo
Total Housing Units765
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Jefferson, SD

Jefferson is a city in South Dakota, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,713 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,895 is near the national average. Approximately 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $280,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $906 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is well-educated. 56.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.4%).

Jefferson, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57038 1,713 $86,895 $280,900 $906 6.0% 56.1% 89.1%