City

Plankinton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Aurora County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,090Population
💰$76,645Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$143,300Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓47.6%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 0.8%Race
White83.3%
Hispanic11.8%
Black2.1%
Asian0.6%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
12%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads47.6% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.9%)
HS Graduate186 (28.7%)
Some College60 (9.3%)
Associates87 (13.4%)
Bachelors133 (20.6%)
Graduate Degree175 (27%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 20.6%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College9.3%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors20.6%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,645 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$143,300 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units499
Vacant Units80

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
66%
About Plankinton, SD

Plankinton is a city in South Dakota, located in Aurora County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,090 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Plankinton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,645 is near the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Plankinton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Plankinton is well-educated. 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.3%).

Plankinton, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Plankinton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57368 1,090 $76,645 $143,300 $877 0.5% 47.6% 73.0%