City

Lake Norden, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Hamlin County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,150Population
💰$92,625Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$245,100Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 12%Black: 0.9%Other: 0.3%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic12.0%
Black0.9%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
22%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
19%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty4.8% ▼ 52% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (2.8%)
HS Graduate172 (28.2%)
Some College49 (8%)
Associates148 (24.3%)
Bachelors64 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree160 (26.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 8%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 26.2%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College8.0%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate26.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.6%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.6%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,625 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$245,100 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$956/mo
Total Housing Units567
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
22%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
70%
About Lake Norden, SD

Lake Norden is a city in South Dakota, located in Hamlin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,150 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.1 years.

Economically, Lake Norden is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,625 is above the national average. Approximately 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Norden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $245,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $956 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Norden is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lake Norden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57248 1,150 $92,625 $245,100 $956 0.8% 36.7% 77.6%