City

Lake City, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  South Dakota

👥229Population
💰$66,042Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂61.2Median Age
🏠$236,600Median Home Value▼ 15% below avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 86% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.5% Female 37.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83%Hispanic: 17%Race
White83.0%
Hispanic17.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
34%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 86% below avg
HS Graduate89 (47.1%)
Some College15 (7.9%)
Associates6 (3.2%)
Bachelors47 (24.9%)
Graduate Degree32 (16.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 3.2%Bachelors: 24.9%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
HS Grad47.1%
Some College7.9%
Associates3.2%
Bachelors24.9%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,042 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$236,600 ▼ 15% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units361
Vacant Units267

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Work From Home
41%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Lake City, SD

Lake City is a city in South Dakota, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 229 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.2 years.

Economically, Lake City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,042 is near the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $236,600, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake City is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57247 229 $66,042 $236,600 0.7% 41.8% 81.9%