City

Martin, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Bennett County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,026Population
💰$52,500Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$138,300Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.7%Other: 3.9%Race
White53.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.3%
Asian2.7%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.7%)
HS Graduate456 (37.3%)
Some College114 (9.3%)
Associates200 (16.3%)
Bachelors87 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree358 (29.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College9.3%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,500 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$138,300 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$734/mo
Total Housing Units917
Vacant Units163

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Martin, SD

Martin is a city in South Dakota, located in Bennett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,026 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.7 years.

Economically, Martin is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,500 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Martin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $734 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Martin is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Martin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57551 2,026 $52,500 $138,300 $734 5.1% 36.4% 64.2%