City

Oglala, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Oglala Lakota County County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,241Population
💰$37,102Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂27.8Median Age
🏠$41,100Median Home Value▼ 85% below avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊20.1%Unemployment▲ 311% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.9%Hispanic: 1.3%Race
White0.9%
Hispanic1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
21%
18–24
13%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.8 yrs
Avg HH Size4.34
Below Poverty45.6% ▲ 356% above avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment20.1% ▲ 311% above avg
HS Graduate472 (45.3%)
Some College96 (9.2%)
Associates158 (15.2%)
Bachelors167 (16%)
Graduate Degree149 (14.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 16%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
HS Grad45.3%
Some College9.2%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors16.0%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.5%Renter: 40.5%Tenure
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
84%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,102 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$41,100 ▼ 85% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$582/mo
Total Housing Units608
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
42%
2000+
52%
About Oglala, SD

Oglala is a city in South Dakota, located in Oglala Lakota County County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,241 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.8 years.

Economically, Oglala is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,102 is well below the national average. Approximately 45.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oglala is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $41,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $582 per month.

The population of Oglala is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 1.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Oglala
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57764 2,241 $37,102 $41,100 $582 20.1% 30.3% 59.5%