City

Yankton, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Yankton County  ·  South Dakota

👥20,547Population
💰$72,395Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$213,300Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.2%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White86.2%
Hispanic6.2%
Black1.8%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma121 (0.9%)
HS Graduate3,908 (28.8%)
Some College2,030 (15%)
Associates1,936 (14.3%)
Bachelors1,564 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree4,002 (29.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 28.8%Some College: 15%Associates: 14.3%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad28.8%
Some College15.0%
Associates14.3%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,395 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$213,300 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units9,172
Vacant Units615

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Yankton, SD

Yankton is a city in South Dakota, located in Yankton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,547 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Yankton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,395 is near the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Yankton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $213,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yankton is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yankton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57078 20,547 $72,395 $213,300 $777 1.9% 41.0% 70.1%