City

Selby, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Walworth County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,078Population
💰$61,094Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$118,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.9%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1.4%Other: 4.9%Race
White87.9%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.4%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
HS Graduate235 (38.1%)
Some College73 (11.9%)
Associates106 (17.2%)
Bachelors81 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree121 (19.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
HS Grad38.1%
Some College11.9%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,094 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$118,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$590/mo
Total Housing Units474
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Selby, SD

Selby is a city in South Dakota, located in Walworth County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,078 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Selby is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,094 is below the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Selby is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $590 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Selby is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Selby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57472 1,078 $61,094 $118,900 $590 5.6% 32.8% 77.3%