City

Wagner, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Charles Mix County  ·  South Dakota

👥3,335Population
💰$63,309Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂31.8Median Age
🏠$153,800Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓38.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.4%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 8.3%Race
White47.4%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.39
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads38.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
HS Graduate565 (35.7%)
Some College220 (13.9%)
Associates191 (12.1%)
Bachelors225 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree382 (24.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
HS Grad35.7%
Some College13.9%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,309 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$153,800 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units1,113
Vacant Units164

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Wagner, SD

Wagner is a city in South Dakota, located in Charles Mix County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,335 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.8 years.

Economically, Wagner is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,309 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wagner is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $724 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wagner is moderately educated. 38.3% 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 47.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wagner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57380 3,335 $63,309 $153,800 $724 6.7% 38.3% 65.2%