City

Timber Lake, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Dewey County  ·  South Dakota

👥911Population
💰$63,571Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂30.8Median Age
🏠$86,800Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓39.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6.5%Race
White50.0%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.7%
Asian0.3%
Other6.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
16%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads39.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.4%)
HS Graduate177 (34.6%)
Some College44 (8.6%)
Associates89 (17.4%)
Bachelors72 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree128 (25%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College8.6%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,571 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$86,800 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$567/mo
Total Housing Units392
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Timber Lake, SD

Timber Lake is a city in South Dakota, located in Dewey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 911 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.8 years.

Economically, Timber Lake is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,571 is below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Timber Lake is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $567 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Timber Lake is moderately educated. 39.1% 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 50.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Timber Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57656 911 $63,571 $86,800 $567 4.8% 39.1% 71.6%