City

Sisseton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Roberts County  ·  South Dakota

👥5,043Population
💰$52,667Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂34.8Median Age
🏠$121,100Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓37.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.7%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.9%Race
White36.7%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.1%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age34.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads37.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
HS Graduate840 (29.7%)
Some College456 (16.1%)
Associates475 (16.8%)
Bachelors550 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree511 (18%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 18%Edu
HS Grad29.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.3%Renter: 46.8%Tenure
Owner53.3%
Renter46.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,667 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$121,100 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$656/mo
Total Housing Units1,965
Vacant Units273

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Sisseton, SD

Sisseton is a city in South Dakota, located in Roberts County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,043 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.8 years.

Economically, Sisseton is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,667 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sisseton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $656 per month.

The population of Sisseton is moderately educated. 37.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 36.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Sisseton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57262 5,043 $52,667 $121,100 $656 6.8% 37.5% 53.3%