City

Reliance, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyman County  ·  South Dakota

👥357Population
💰$59,659Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$114,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Other: 10.4%Race
White79.8%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (2%)
HS Graduate121 (47.6%)
Some College11 (4.3%)
Associates4 (1.6%)
Bachelors16 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree97 (38.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 47.6%Some College: 4.3%Associates: 1.6%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad47.6%
Some College4.3%
Associates1.6%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.9%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,659 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$114,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units176
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
54%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
39%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
72%
About Reliance, SD

Reliance is a city in South Dakota, located in Lyman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 357 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Reliance is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,659 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Reliance is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Reliance is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Reliance
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57569 357 $59,659 $114,000 2.2% 44.5% 74.2%