City

Mellette, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Spink County  ·  South Dakota

👥286Population
💰$105,625Median HH Income▲ 38% above avg
🎂53.4Median Age
🏠$161,100Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.6%Race
White98.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate60 (28.7%)
Some College38 (18.2%)
Associates35 (16.7%)
Bachelors18 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree58 (27.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 27.8%Edu
HS Grad28.7%
Some College18.2%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate27.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.6%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$105,625 ▲ 38% above avg
Median Home Value$161,100 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units142
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
15%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
66%
About Mellette, SD

Mellette is a city in South Dakota, located in Spink County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 286 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.4 years.

Economically, Mellette is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $105,625 is above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Mellette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mellette is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.6%).

Mellette, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Mellette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57461 286 $105,625 $161,100 0.0% 36.4% 87.4%