City

Sinai, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Brookings County  ·  South Dakota

👥220Population
💰$52,188Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂24.9Median Age
🏠$91,500Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 8.6%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
30%
5–17
13%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
15%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (7.4%)
HS Graduate44 (46.8%)
Some College10 (10.6%)
Associates11 (11.7%)
Bachelors1 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree21 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 7.4%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 1.1%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS7.4%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College10.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors1.1%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.1%Renter: 32.9%Tenure
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
61%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,188 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$91,500 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units83
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
1%
15–30 min
80%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
75%
About Sinai, SD

Sinai is a city in South Dakota, located in Brookings County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 220 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.9 years.

Economically, Sinai is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,188 is below the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sinai is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 67.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sinai is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sinai
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57061 220 $52,188 $91,500 7.6% 23.4% 67.1%