City

Monroe, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Turner County  ·  South Dakota

👥355Population
💰$48,500Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$49,300Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.8% Female 46.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.1%Hispanic: 5.9%Other: 3.9%Race
White90.1%
Hispanic5.9%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
HS Graduate105 (41.5%)
Some College42 (16.6%)
Associates25 (9.9%)
Bachelors31 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree50 (19.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
HS Grad41.5%
Some College16.6%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
51%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$49,300 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units200
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Monroe, SD

Monroe is a city in South Dakota, located in Turner County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 355 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Monroe is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,500 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Monroe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $49,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $707 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Monroe is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Monroe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57047 355 $48,500 $49,300 $707 5.4% 32.0% 79.2%