City

Lower Brule, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyman County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,526Population
💰$38,214Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂22.7Median Age
🏠$48,000Median Home Value▼ 83% below avg
🎓15.0%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6.8%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White6.8%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
29%
18–24
13%
25–44
21%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.7 yrs
Avg HH Size5.71
Below Poverty48.6% ▲ 386% above avg
College Grads15.0% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
HS Graduate276 (48%)
Some College120 (20.9%)
Associates93 (16.2%)
Bachelors36 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree50 (8.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 48%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 8.7%Edu
HS Grad48.0%
Some College20.9%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate8.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.9%Renter: 59.1%Tenure
Owner40.9%
Renter59.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
52%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,214 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$48,000 ▼ 83% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$429/mo
Total Housing Units326
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%
About Lower Brule, SD

Lower Brule is a city in South Dakota, located in Lyman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,526 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.7 years.

Economically, Lower Brule is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,214 is below the national average. Approximately 48.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lower Brule is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $48,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $429 per month.

The population of Lower Brule is less-educated. 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 6.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Lower Brule
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57548 1,526 $38,214 $48,000 $429 8.7% 15.0% 40.9%