City

Sturgis, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Meade County  ·  South Dakota

👥10,705Population
💰$59,311Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$263,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma138 (1.9%)
HS Graduate2,182 (29.4%)
Some College1,348 (18.2%)
Associates1,130 (15.2%)
Bachelors890 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,725 (23.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 23.3%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College18.2%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate23.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,311 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$263,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units4,879
Vacant Units456

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Sturgis, SD

Sturgis is a city in South Dakota, located in Meade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,705 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Sturgis is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,311 is below the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sturgis is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sturgis is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sturgis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57785 10,705 $59,311 $263,000 $842 2.6% 35.3% 70.8%