City

Volga, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Brookings County  ·  South Dakota

👥3,207Population
💰$73,995Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.0Median Age
🏠$243,900Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓52.3%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.9%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian0.8%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
31%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads52.3% ▲ 35% above avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 73% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.3%)
HS Graduate534 (26.1%)
Some College167 (8.2%)
Associates269 (13.1%)
Bachelors356 (17.4%)
Graduate Degree716 (34.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 8.2%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 17.4%Graduate: 34.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College8.2%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors17.4%
Graduate34.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,995 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$243,900 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,026/mo
Total Housing Units1,534
Vacant Units185

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
65%
About Volga, SD

Volga is a city in South Dakota, located in Brookings County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,207 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31 years.

Economically, Volga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,995 is near the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Volga is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $243,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,026 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Volga is well-educated. 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Volga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57071 3,207 $73,995 $243,900 $1,026 1.3% 52.3% 66.7%