City

Newell, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Butte County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,084Population
💰$53,750Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$144,000Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.5%Race
White91.5%
Asian0.7%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
HS Graduate219 (32.6%)
Some College107 (15.9%)
Associates99 (14.8%)
Bachelors80 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree166 (24.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 32.6%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
HS Grad32.6%
Some College15.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.3%Renter: 8.7%Tenure
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,750 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$144,000 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,067/mo
Total Housing Units601
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About Newell, SD

Newell is a city in South Dakota, located in Butte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,084 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Newell is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,750 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Newell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,067 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newell is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57760 1,084 $53,750 $144,000 $1,067 1.5% 36.7% 91.3%