City

Wood, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Mellette County  ·  South Dakota

👥105Population
💰$44,688Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂51.2Median Age
🏠$103,800Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.2%Other: 14.3%Race
White36.2%
Other14.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
30%
25–44
10%
45–64
42%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.78
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
HS Graduate18 (24.3%)
Some College15 (20.3%)
Associates24 (32.4%)
Bachelors6 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree11 (14.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 32.4%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
HS Grad24.3%
Some College20.3%
Associates32.4%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.2%Renter: 45.8%Tenure
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
6%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,688 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$103,800 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units89
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
46%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
29%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
57%
About Wood, SD

Wood is a city in South Dakota, located in Mellette County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 105 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.2 years.

Economically, Wood is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,688 is below the national average. Approximately 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month.

The population of Wood is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 36.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57585 105 $44,688 $103,800 $692 0.0% 23.0% 54.2%