City

Wessington Springs, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Jerauld County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,238Population
💰$77,083Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂54.4Median Age
🏠$132,100Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.2%Unemployment▼ 97% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 5.7%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic1.7%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
1%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty6.4% ▼ 36% below avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.2% ▼ 97% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.7%)
HS Graduate409 (43.5%)
Some College63 (6.7%)
Associates87 (9.2%)
Bachelors115 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree260 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College6.7%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.4%Renter: 20.6%Tenure
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,083 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$132,100 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$457/mo
Total Housing Units707
Vacant Units138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
69%
About Wessington Springs, SD

Wessington Springs is a city in South Dakota, located in Jerauld County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,238 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.4 years.

Economically, Wessington Springs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,083 is near the national average. Approximately 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wessington Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $457 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wessington Springs is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.41%).

Wessington Springs, SD offers residents above-average earning potential within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Wessington Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57382 1,238 $77,083 $132,100 $457 0.2% 39.9% 79.4%