City

Onaka, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Faulk County  ·  South Dakota

👥167Population
💰$48,594Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$39,400Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓38.1%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty35.9% ▲ 259% above avg
College Grads38.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (3.2%)
HS Graduate50 (39.7%)
Some College2 (1.6%)
Associates22 (17.5%)
Bachelors24 (19%)
Graduate Degree24 (19%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 1.6%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College1.6%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.4%Renter: 5.6%Tenure
Owner94.4%
Renter5.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
57%
$50k–$100k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,594 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$39,400 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units79
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
47%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
52%
About Onaka, SD

Onaka is a city in South Dakota, located in Faulk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 167 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.9 years.

Economically, Onaka is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,594 is below the national average. Approximately 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Onaka is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $39,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Onaka is moderately educated. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Onaka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57466 167 $48,594 $39,400 0.0% 38.1% 94.4%