City

Vale, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Butte County  ·  South Dakota

👥632Population
💰$60,909Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$225,000Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓10.7%College Grads▼ 72% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 34.3% Female 65.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
1%
25–44
44%
45–64
11%
65+
24%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.16
Below Poverty31.3% ▲ 213% above avg
College Grads10.7% ▼ 72% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 54% above avg
HS Graduate184 (33.8%)
Some College51 (9.4%)
Associates251 (46.1%)
Bachelors23 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree35 (6.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 46.1%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
HS Grad33.8%
Some College9.4%
Associates46.1%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,909 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$225,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units199
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
28%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
36%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
62%
About Vale, SD

Vale is a city in South Dakota, located in Butte County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 632 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Vale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,909 is below the national average. Approximately 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Vale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vale is less-educated. 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57788 632 $60,909 $225,000 7.5% 10.7% 89.1%