City

Letcher, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanborn County  ·  South Dakota

👥632Population
💰$101,250Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$161,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓48.9%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.5%Other: 3%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads48.9% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (2.7%)
HS Graduate124 (30.3%)
Some College20 (4.9%)
Associates54 (13.2%)
Bachelors94 (23%)
Graduate Degree106 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 4.9%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 23%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College4.9%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors23.0%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,250 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$161,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units282
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
66%
About Letcher, SD

Letcher is a city in South Dakota, located in Sanborn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 632 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Letcher is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,250 is above the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Letcher is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Letcher is well-educated. 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.46%).

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

ZIP Codes in Letcher
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57359 632 $101,250 $161,800 $760 1.2% 48.9% 83.5%