City

Platte, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Charles Mix County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,605Population
💰$76,292Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$226,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓53.2%College Grads▲ 37% above avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 83% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.8%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0.8%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty20.3% ▲ 103% above avg
College Grads53.2% ▲ 37% above avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 83% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate433 (27.4%)
Some College135 (8.5%)
Associates168 (10.6%)
Bachelors303 (19.2%)
Graduate Degree538 (34%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 27.4%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 19.2%Graduate: 34%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad27.4%
Some College8.5%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors19.2%
Graduate34.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.3%Renter: 20.7%Tenure
Owner79.3%
Renter20.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,292 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$226,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units1,105
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
65%
About Platte, SD

Platte is a city in South Dakota, located in Charles Mix County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,605 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Platte is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,292 is near the national average. Approximately 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Platte is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Platte is well-educated. 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Platte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57369 2,605 $76,292 $226,000 $869 0.8% 53.2% 79.3%