City

Lake Andes, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Charles Mix County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,021Population
💰$52,647Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$113,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.6%Unemployment▲ 116% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.9%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 9%Race
White41.9%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.30
Below Poverty33.0% ▲ 230% above avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.6% ▲ 116% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.8%)
HS Graduate357 (33.7%)
Some College172 (16.2%)
Associates133 (12.6%)
Bachelors133 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree256 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College16.2%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,647 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$113,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$694/mo
Total Housing Units810
Vacant Units224

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
65%
About Lake Andes, SD

Lake Andes is a city in South Dakota, located in Charles Mix County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,021 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Lake Andes is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,647 is below the national average. Approximately 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Andes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $694 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Andes is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Andes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57356 2,021 $52,647 $113,800 $694 10.6% 36.7% 70.3%