City

Whitewood, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  South Dakota

👥2,042Population
💰$84,441Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$293,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.7% Female 43.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 1.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.4%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian1.2%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
36%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.3%)
HS Graduate587 (41.5%)
Some College121 (8.6%)
Associates194 (13.7%)
Bachelors153 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree355 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College8.6%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,441 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$293,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units806
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Whitewood, SD

Whitewood is a city in South Dakota, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,042 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Whitewood is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,441 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Whitewood is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $293,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Whitewood is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.34%).

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

ZIP Codes in Whitewood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57793 2,042 $84,441 $293,400 $925 5.1% 35.9% 86.4%