City

Watauga, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Corson County  ·  South Dakota

👥119Population
💰$72,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.1Median Age
🏠$102,100Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓48.7%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.6%Other: 29.4%Race
White70.6%
Other29.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads48.7% ▲ 26% above avg
HS Graduate20 (27%)
Some College3 (4.1%)
Associates15 (20.3%)
Bachelors13 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree23 (31.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 27%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
HS Grad27.0%
Some College4.1%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
33%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$102,100 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units51
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$50k–$75k
43%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
74%
About Watauga, SD

Watauga is a city in South Dakota, located in Corson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 119 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.1 years.

Economically, Watauga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,500 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Watauga is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watauga is well-educated. 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (70.59%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watauga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57660 119 $72,500 $102,100 0.0% 48.7% 81.8%