City

Wolsey, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Beadle County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,062Population
💰$62,670Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$162,000Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 11.7%Black: 1.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic11.7%
Black1.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma73 (10.7%)
HS Graduate231 (33.8%)
Some College51 (7.5%)
Associates73 (10.7%)
Bachelors123 (18%)
Graduate Degree132 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 10.7%HS Grad: 33.8%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 18%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS10.7%
HS Grad33.8%
Some College7.5%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors18.0%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,670 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$162,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units430
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
60%
About Wolsey, SD

Wolsey is a city in South Dakota, located in Beadle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,062 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Wolsey is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,670 is below the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wolsey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wolsey is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wolsey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57384 1,062 $62,670 $162,000 $702 0.0% 37.3% 79.2%