City

Oacoma, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyman County  ·  South Dakota

👥619Population
💰$63,611Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$259,300Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty6.1% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (2.4%)
HS Graduate185 (40.2%)
Some College56 (12.2%)
Associates54 (11.7%)
Bachelors49 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree105 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College12.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.6%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,611 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$259,300 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units342
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
68%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
54%
About Oacoma, SD

Oacoma is a city in South Dakota, located in Lyman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 619 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Oacoma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,611 is below the national average. Approximately 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oacoma is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oacoma is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oacoma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57365 619 $63,611 $259,300 $847 4.3% 33.5% 83.5%