City

New Effington, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Roberts County  ·  South Dakota

👥538Population
💰$65,781Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂31.8Median Age
🏠$83,300Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓46.0%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.4%Black: 0.7%Other: 4.7%Race
White53.4%
Black0.7%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
29%
45–64
17%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads46.0% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate128 (37.5%)
Some College15 (4.4%)
Associates40 (11.7%)
Bachelors77 (22.6%)
Graduate Degree80 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 4.4%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 22.6%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College4.4%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors22.6%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,781 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$83,300 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$505/mo
Total Housing Units214
Vacant Units25

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
67%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
78%
About New Effington, SD

New Effington is a city in South Dakota, located in Roberts County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 538 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.8 years.

Economically, New Effington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,781 is near the national average. Approximately 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in New Effington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $505 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Effington is well-educated. 46.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (53.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Effington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57255 538 $65,781 $83,300 $505 8.6% 46.0% 82.5%