City

Kennebec, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyman County  ·  South Dakota

👥461Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$144,300Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White88.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
37%
45–64
11%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
HS Graduate139 (44.1%)
Some College10 (3.2%)
Associates50 (15.9%)
Bachelors15 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree101 (32.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
HS Grad44.1%
Some College3.2%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.5%Renter: 18.5%Tenure
Owner81.5%
Renter18.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$144,300 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units222
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
89%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
67%
About Kennebec, SD

Kennebec is a city in South Dakota, located in Lyman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 461 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Kennebec is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Kennebec is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $664 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kennebec is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kennebec
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57544 461 $71,875 $144,300 $664 0.5% 36.8% 81.5%