City

Webster, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Day County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,611Population
💰$69,844Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$161,900Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓42.9%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic2.0%
Asian0.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads42.9% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate527 (30.1%)
Some College203 (11.6%)
Associates264 (15.1%)
Bachelors347 (19.8%)
Graduate Degree404 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 19.8%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College11.6%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors19.8%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,844 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$161,900 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$619/mo
Total Housing Units1,349
Vacant Units178

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Webster, SD

Webster is a city in South Dakota, located in Day County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,611 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Webster is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,844 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Webster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $619 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Webster is well-educated. 42.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Webster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57274 2,611 $69,844 $161,900 $619 1.6% 42.9% 75.5%