City

Ortley, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Roberts County  ·  South Dakota

👥226Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🎓26.0%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊24.4%Unemployment▲ 399% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.4% Female 41.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.9%Other: 1.3%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.9%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads26.0% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment24.4% ▲ 399% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.8%)
HS Graduate64 (52%)
Some College10 (8.1%)
Associates16 (13%)
Bachelors16 (13%)
Graduate Degree16 (13%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 52%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 13%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad52.0%
Some College8.1%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate13.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Total Housing Units103
Vacant Units12

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Ortley, SD

Ortley is a city in South Dakota, located in Roberts County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 226 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Ortley is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.4%, more than double the national average.

The population of Ortley is moderately educated. 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ortley
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57256 226 $66,250 24.4% 26.0% 90.1%