City

Trail City, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Corson County  ·  South Dakota

👥203Population
💰$97,500Median HH Income▲ 28% above avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$74,600Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊23.5%Unemployment▲ 381% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Other: 6.9%Race
White53.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
26%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
16%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.38
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment23.5% ▲ 381% above avg
HS Graduate27 (22.7%)
Some College18 (15.1%)
Associates21 (17.6%)
Bachelors33 (27.7%)
Graduate Degree20 (16.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 27.7%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
HS Grad22.7%
Some College15.1%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors27.7%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
65%
$100k–$150k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,500 ▲ 28% above avg
Median Home Value$74,600 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units65
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
25%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
71%
30–45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
70%
About Trail City, SD

Trail City is a city in South Dakota, located in Corson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 203 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Trail City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,500 is above the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 23.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Trail City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trail City is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Trail City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57657 203 $97,500 $74,600 23.5% 44.5% 85.0%