City

Parkston, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Hutchinson County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,619Population
💰$75,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$173,400Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
HS Graduate552 (34.3%)
Some College116 (7.2%)
Associates341 (21.2%)
Bachelors226 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree372 (23.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 7.2%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
HS Grad34.3%
Some College7.2%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$173,400 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units1,173
Vacant Units89

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
60%
About Parkston, SD

Parkston is a city in South Dakota, located in Hutchinson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,619 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Parkston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,750 is near the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Parkston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parkston is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parkston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57366 2,619 $75,750 $173,400 $748 2.1% 37.2% 75.7%