City

Wanblee, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,100Population
💰$23,714Median HH Income▼ 69% below avg
🎂27.7Median Age
🏠$58,800Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓20.9%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊19.3%Unemployment▲ 294% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.8% Female 59.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.9%Black: 0.5%Race
White1.9%
Black0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
34%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.7 yrs
Avg HH Size5.01
Below Poverty43.6% ▲ 336% above avg
College Grads20.9% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment19.3% ▲ 294% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (3.1%)
HS Graduate253 (48.9%)
Some College75 (14.5%)
Associates65 (12.6%)
Bachelors69 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree39 (7.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 48.9%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 7.5%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad48.9%
Some College14.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate7.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.8%Renter: 59.2%Tenure
Owner40.8%
Renter59.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
58%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$23,714 ▼ 69% below avg
Median Home Value$58,800 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$405/mo
Total Housing Units274
Vacant Units56

Income Distribution

Under $25k
59%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
87%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
59%
About Wanblee, SD

Wanblee is a city in South Dakota, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,100 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.7 years.

Economically, Wanblee is a lower-income community. The median household income of $23,714 is well below the national average. Approximately 43.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wanblee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $405 per month.

The population of Wanblee is less-educated. 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 1.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wanblee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57577 1,100 $23,714 $58,800 $405 19.3% 20.9% 40.8%