City

Woonsocket, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Sanborn County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,365Population
💰$68,160Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$149,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 3%Other: 3.2%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic3.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty12.2% ▲ 22% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate423 (50.6%)
Some College81 (9.7%)
Associates96 (11.5%)
Bachelors74 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree158 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad50.6%
Some College9.7%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,160 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$149,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units683
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
67%
About Woonsocket, SD

Woonsocket is a city in South Dakota, located in Sanborn County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,365 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Woonsocket is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,160 is near the national average. Approximately 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Woonsocket is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Woonsocket is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in Woonsocket
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57385 1,365 $68,160 $149,700 $625 2.0% 27.8% 78.5%