City

Murdo, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Jones County  ·  South Dakota

👥795Population
💰$68,295Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$123,600Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 1%Other: 1.4%Race
White77.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Black1.0%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate201 (42.8%)
Some College12 (2.6%)
Associates72 (15.3%)
Bachelors85 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree100 (21.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 2.6%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
HS Grad42.8%
Some College2.6%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,295 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$123,600 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$531/mo
Total Housing Units377
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
65%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Murdo, SD

Murdo is a city in South Dakota, located in Jones County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 795 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.4 years.

Economically, Murdo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,295 is near the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Murdo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $531 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Murdo is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Murdo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57559 795 $68,295 $123,600 $531 0.0% 39.4% 72.0%