City

Vermillion, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  South Dakota

👥12,937Population
💰$54,720Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂23.5Median Age
🏠$225,800Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓54.3%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 93% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.6%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 2.3%Asian: 3.5%Other: 2.5%Race
White85.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Black2.3%
Asian3.5%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
38%
25–44
20%
45–64
14%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads54.3% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 93% above avg
No HS Diploma57 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,234 (24.1%)
Some College427 (8.4%)
Associates620 (12.1%)
Bachelors374 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree2,398 (46.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 24.1%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 46.9%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad24.1%
Some College8.4%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate46.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 47.1%Renter: 52.9%Tenure
Owner47.1%
Renter52.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,720 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$225,800 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units5,307
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Vermillion, SD

Vermillion is a city in South Dakota, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,937 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.5 years.

Economically, Vermillion is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,720 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Vermillion is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month.

The population of Vermillion is well-educated. 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vermillion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57069 12,937 $54,720 $225,800 $731 9.5% 54.3% 47.1%