City

Marion, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Turner County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,625Population
💰$73,555Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$198,000Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.6%Unemployment▼ 88% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.6% ▼ 88% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate389 (35.4%)
Some College114 (10.4%)
Associates179 (16.3%)
Bachelors123 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree285 (26%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 26%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College10.4%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate26.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,555 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$198,000 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units715
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
63%
About Marion, SD

Marion is a city in South Dakota, located in Turner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,625 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Marion is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,555 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $198,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57043 1,625 $73,555 $198,000 $821 0.6% 37.2% 82.7%