City

Roslyn, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Day County  ·  South Dakota

👥297Population
💰$43,125Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂53.8Median Age
🏠$114,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.2%Other: 9.8%Race
White82.2%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
10%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
13%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
HS Graduate80 (44.4%)
Some College27 (15%)
Associates16 (8.9%)
Bachelors24 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree33 (18.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.4%Some College: 15%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
HS Grad44.4%
Some College15.0%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.1%Renter: 36.9%Tenure
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,125 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$114,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$558/mo
Total Housing Units142
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Roslyn, SD

Roslyn is a city in South Dakota, located in Day County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 297 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.8 years.

Economically, Roslyn is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,125 is below the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Roslyn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $558 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Roslyn is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Roslyn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57261 297 $43,125 $114,300 $558 0.0% 31.7% 63.1%