City

Ludlow, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Harding County  ·  South Dakota

👥127Population
💰$66,000Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$155,900Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓32.6%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.2% Female 59.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.7%Other: 21.3%Race
White78.7%
Other21.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
5–17
6%
25–44
40%
45–64
28%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
College Grads32.6% ▼ 16% below avg
HS Graduate19 (20%)
Some College5 (5.3%)
Associates40 (42.1%)
Bachelors3 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree28 (29.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 20%Some College: 5.3%Associates: 42.1%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
HS Grad20.0%
Some College5.3%
Associates42.1%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
18%
$150k–$200k
39%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,000 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$155,900 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units69
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
44%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
66%
About Ludlow, SD

Ludlow is a city in South Dakota, located in Harding County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 127 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.9 years.

Economically, Ludlow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,000 is near the national average.

The real estate market in Ludlow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ludlow is moderately educated. 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ludlow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57755 127 $66,000 $155,900 0.0% 32.6% 90.7%