City

Rockham, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Faulk County  ·  South Dakota

👥142Population
💰$92,500Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$167,900Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓14.8%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Other: 2.1%Race
White97.9%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
36%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size4.18
Below Poverty54.2% ▲ 442% above avg
College Grads14.8% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 54% above avg
HS Graduate39 (48.1%)
Some College13 (16%)
Associates17 (21%)
Bachelors2 (2.5%)
Graduate Degree10 (12.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.1%Some College: 16%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 2.5%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
HS Grad48.1%
Some College16.0%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors2.5%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
44%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,500 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$167,900 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units67
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
50%
Work From Home
50%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
37%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Rockham, SD

Rockham is a city in South Dakota, located in Faulk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 142 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Rockham is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,500 is above the national average. Approximately 54.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rockham is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockham is less-educated. 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.89%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockham
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57470 142 $92,500 $167,900 7.6% 14.8% 100.0%