City

Wakpala, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Corson County  ·  South Dakota

👥338Population
💰$25,938Median HH Income▼ 66% below avg
🎂26.5Median Age
🏠$81,300Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊53.0%Unemployment▲ 984% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.9%Hispanic: 1.5%Other: 0.6%Race
White0.9%
Hispanic1.5%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
29%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.5 yrs
Avg HH Size4.51
Below Poverty62.1% ▲ 521% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment53.0% ▲ 984% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1.4%)
HS Graduate53 (36.6%)
Some College11 (7.6%)
Associates28 (19.3%)
Bachelors22 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree29 (20%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College7.6%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,938 ▼ 66% below avg
Median Home Value$81,300 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$425/mo
Total Housing Units84
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
52%
About Wakpala, SD

Wakpala is a city in South Dakota, located in Corson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 338 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.5 years.

Economically, Wakpala is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,938 is well below the national average. Approximately 62.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 53.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wakpala is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $425 per month.

The population of Wakpala is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 1.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wakpala
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57658 338 $25,938 $81,300 $425 53.0% 35.2% 57.3%