City

Wakonda, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  South Dakota

👥516Population
💰$70,893Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂49.8Median Age
🏠$113,700Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.8%Race
White94.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
2%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
HS Graduate115 (31.9%)
Some College37 (10.3%)
Associates38 (10.6%)
Bachelors51 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree119 (33.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.9%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 10.6%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
HS Grad31.9%
Some College10.3%
Associates10.6%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,893 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$113,700 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$644/mo
Total Housing Units228
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
68%
About Wakonda, SD

Wakonda is a city in South Dakota, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 516 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.8 years.

Economically, Wakonda is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,893 is near the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wakonda is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $644 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wakonda is well-educated. 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (94.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wakonda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57073 516 $70,893 $113,700 $644 0.0% 47.2% 83.3%