City

Madison, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake County  ·  South Dakota

👥7,900Population
💰$68,672Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$218,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓50.9%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.7%
Asian0.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty9.9% ≈ Avg
College Grads50.9% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,081 (21.4%)
Some College602 (11.9%)
Associates790 (15.6%)
Bachelors667 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,903 (37.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 21.4%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 37.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad21.4%
Some College11.9%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate37.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.2%Renter: 35.8%Tenure
Owner64.2%
Renter35.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,672 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$218,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units3,768
Vacant Units519

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Madison, SD

Madison is a city in South Dakota, located in Lake County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,900 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Madison is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,672 is near the national average. Approximately 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Madison is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $218,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madison is well-educated. 50.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Madison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57042 7,900 $68,672 $218,200 $877 3.1% 50.9% 64.2%