City

South Shore, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Codington County  ·  South Dakota

👥488Population
💰$57,917Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$102,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓34.8%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Other: 0.2%Race
White96.7%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
30%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate117 (42.4%)
Some College30 (10.9%)
Associates33 (12%)
Bachelors51 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree45 (16.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
HS Grad42.4%
Some College10.9%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,917 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$102,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$671/mo
Total Housing Units230
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About South Shore, SD

South Shore is a city in South Dakota, located in Codington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 488 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, South Shore is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,917 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in South Shore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $671 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Shore is moderately educated. 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Shore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57263 488 $57,917 $102,200 $671 0.4% 34.8% 84.9%