City

Mount Vernon, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Davison County  ·  South Dakota

👥867Population
💰$72,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.7Median Age
🏠$207,000Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 96% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White95.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 96% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate216 (40.4%)
Some College48 (9%)
Associates101 (18.9%)
Bachelors66 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree102 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 9%Associates: 18.9%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College9.0%
Associates18.9%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
38%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$207,000 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$389/mo
Total Housing Units383
Vacant Units46

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
67%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Mount Vernon, SD

Mount Vernon is a city in South Dakota, located in Davison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 867 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.7 years.

Economically, Mount Vernon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,750 is near the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $389 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Vernon is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Vernon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57363 867 $72,750 $207,000 $389 0.2% 31.4% 68.8%