City

Veblen, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  South Dakota

👥740Population
💰$67,143Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂31.0Median Age
🏠$89,100Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.1%Hispanic: 19.6%Other: 9.1%Race
White45.1%
Hispanic19.6%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
16%
18–24
17%
25–44
17%
45–64
15%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.19
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (2%)
HS Graduate116 (33.3%)
Some College57 (16.4%)
Associates35 (10.1%)
Bachelors51 (14.7%)
Graduate Degree82 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 14.7%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College16.4%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors14.7%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,143 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$89,100 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$653/mo
Total Housing Units365
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
57%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
62%
About Veblen, SD

Veblen is a city in South Dakota, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 740 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31 years.

Economically, Veblen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,143 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Veblen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $653 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Veblen is moderately educated. 38.2% 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 45.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Veblen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57270 740 $67,143 $89,100 $653 4.4% 38.2% 74.6%