City

Lemmon, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Perkins County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,963Population
💰$58,672Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$90,500Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓41.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads41.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.1%)
HS Graduate429 (32.5%)
Some College154 (11.7%)
Associates177 (13.4%)
Bachelors236 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree311 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College11.7%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,672 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$90,500 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units1,119
Vacant Units314

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
57%
About Lemmon, SD

Lemmon is a city in South Dakota, located in Perkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,963 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Lemmon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,672 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lemmon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lemmon is well-educated. 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lemmon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57638 1,963 $58,672 $90,500 $625 5.3% 41.4% 83.2%