City

Mission, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Todd County  ·  South Dakota

👥3,530Population
💰$38,772Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂27.3Median Age
🏠$73,800Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊13.5%Unemployment▲ 175% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 13.7%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 2.2%Other: 6.8%Race
White13.7%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.4%
Asian2.2%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
25%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.23
Below Poverty38.2% ▲ 282% above avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment13.5% ▲ 175% above avg
HS Graduate358 (22.3%)
Some College186 (11.6%)
Associates539 (33.6%)
Bachelors142 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree377 (23.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 33.6%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
HS Grad22.3%
Some College11.6%
Associates33.6%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.3%Renter: 46.7%Tenure
Owner53.3%
Renter46.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,772 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$73,800 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$535/mo
Total Housing Units1,309
Vacant Units225

Income Distribution

Under $25k
47%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Mission, SD

Mission is a city in South Dakota, located in Todd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,530 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.3 years.

Economically, Mission is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,772 is below the national average. Approximately 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mission is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $535 per month.

The population of Mission is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 13.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Mission
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57555 3,530 $38,772 $73,800 $535 13.5% 32.4% 53.3%