City

Tea, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  South Dakota

👥7,619Population
💰$104,351Median HH Income▲ 37% above avg
🎂32.3Median Age
🏠$330,800Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓63.8%College Grads▲ 65% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 3.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic1.4%
Black3.5%
Asian0.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads63.8% ▲ 65% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate822 (18.8%)
Some College426 (9.8%)
Associates333 (7.6%)
Bachelors1,044 (23.9%)
Graduate Degree1,742 (39.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.8%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 23.9%Graduate: 39.9%Edu
HS Grad18.8%
Some College9.8%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors23.9%
Graduate39.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.1%Renter: 17.9%Tenure
Owner82.1%
Renter17.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
47%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$104,351 ▲ 37% above avg
Median Home Value$330,800 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,132/mo
Total Housing Units2,652
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
63%
About Tea, SD

Tea is a city in South Dakota, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,619 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.3 years.

Economically, Tea is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $104,351 is above the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tea is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,132 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tea is highly educated. 63.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.63%).

Tea, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Tea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57064 7,619 $104,351 $330,800 $1,132 1.6% 63.8% 82.1%