City

Lead, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  South Dakota

👥3,605Population
💰$57,017Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂54.5Median Age
🏠$220,100Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.7%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,024 (35.9%)
Some College520 (18.2%)
Associates359 (12.6%)
Bachelors360 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree571 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College18.2%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,017 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$220,100 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$849/mo
Total Housing Units2,929
Vacant Units1,190

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
76%
About Lead, SD

Lead is a city in South Dakota, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,605 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.5 years.

Economically, Lead is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,017 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Lead is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $849 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lead is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57754 3,605 $57,017 $220,100 $849 2.2% 32.7% 75.5%