Brookings County, SD ZIP Codes
South Dakota (SD) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
34,639
population (2021)
+8.4%
pop change since 2010
46011
FIPS code
Brookings County ZIP code map
About Brookings County
Brookings County is located in South Dakota and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 34,639 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.4% from 31,965 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Brookings County is 46011.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 34,639 |
| 2010 population | 31,965 |
| Change | +8.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| FIPS code | 46011 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Brookings County
ZIP codes for Brookings County, SD (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57002 | Aurora | Brookings | View map |
| 57006 | Brookings | Brookings | View map |
| 57007 | Brookings | Brookings | View map |
| 57026 | Elkton | Brookings | View map |
| 57061 | Sinai | Brookings | View map |
| 57071 | Volga | Brookings | View map |
| 57220 | Bruce | Brookings | View map |
| 57276 | White | Brookings | View map |
Demographics & statistics
31,489
Population
29.5
Median age
$64,950
Median household income
$34,124
Per capita income
$208,300
Median home value
$798
Median monthly rent
71.9%
Home ownership
7.1%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
8,854
Housing units
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
974
Under 5
908
1,157
5–9
1,078
823
10–14
768
1,049
15–19
979
2,905
20–24
2,708
2,286
25–34
2,131
1,928
35–44
1,797
1,402
45–54
1,308
853
55–59
795
740
60–64
690
1,299
65–74
1,212
674
75–84
629
205
85+
191
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,901 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 24,588 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,210 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 29.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.5%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Black or African American
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,214 | 87.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,123 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1,000 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 764 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 414 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 401 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 337 | 1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
22.3%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $64,950 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.6%
$50k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
31.5%
$300k–$500k
17.7%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,300 |
| Median rent / month | $798 |
| Owner occupied | 71.9% |
| Renter occupied | 28.1% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
| Single-family detached | 76.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 36.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 24.2% |
| Electricity | 28.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.1% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,645 | 53.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,022 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,317 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,043 | 19.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,306 | 28.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,014 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.2% | 22.4% |
| Married | 55.7% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
29.7%
Some college, no degree
18.4%
Associate's degree
14.9%
Bachelor's degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
10.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 533 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 463 | 10.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,869 | 37.4% |
| High school | 1,277 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 5,227 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
22.3%
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Agriculture & mining
13.6%
Professional & management
8.5%
Retail trade
7.3%
Construction
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.5%
Other services
4.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Public administration
1.5%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.1% |
| Service | 11.8% |
| Sales & office | 15.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 18.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.6 |
Poverty
All people
7.1%
Under 18 years
5.5%
18 and over
7.5%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
19.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.4% |
| Retirement income | 16.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 25.5% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 19.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 25.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.3% |
| Poor mental health | 10.5% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.9% |
| Visited dentist | 75.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,359 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 and over | 25.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,607 | 92.2% |
| Spanish | 680 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 386 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 98 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 120 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,709 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 29,170 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 17,811 | 64.1% |
| Foreign born | 539 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,780 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 621 | 36.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 5,068 | 16.1% |
| Italian | 2,936 | 9.3% |
| French | 2,588 | 8.2% |
| English | 1,659 | 5.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 827 | 2.6% |
| Arab | 714 | 2.3% |
| German | 155 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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