City

Wessington, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Beadle County  ·  South Dakota

👥504Population
💰$77,750Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$113,800Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓45.6%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 81% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 2.8%Other: 5.8%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic2.8%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads45.6% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 81% below avg
HS Graduate84 (23%)
Some College67 (18.3%)
Associates48 (13.1%)
Bachelors95 (26%)
Graduate Degree72 (19.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 23%Some College: 18.3%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 26%Graduate: 19.7%Edu
HS Grad23.0%
Some College18.3%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors26.0%
Graduate19.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,750 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$113,800 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$522/mo
Total Housing Units287
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
67%
About Wessington, SD

Wessington is a city in South Dakota, located in Beadle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 504 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Wessington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,750 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wessington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $522 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wessington is well-educated. 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wessington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57381 504 $77,750 $113,800 $522 0.9% 45.6% 63.9%