Clay County, SD ZIP Codes
South Dakota (SD) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
15,150
population (2021)
+9.3%
pop change since 2010
46027
FIPS code
Clay County ZIP code map
About Clay County
Clay County is located in South Dakota and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 15,150 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.3% from 13,864 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Clay County is 46027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 15,150 |
| 2010 population | 13,864 |
| Change | +9.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| FIPS code | 46027 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Clay County
ZIP codes for Clay County, SD (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57010 | Burbank | Clay | View map |
| 57037 | Irene | Clay | View map |
| 57069 | Vermillion | Clay | View map |
| 57073 | Wakonda | Clay | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,943
Population
25.6
Median age
$53,906
Median household income
$29,947
Per capita income
$181,200
Median home value
$464
Median monthly rent
63.3%
Home ownership
12.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
3,239
Housing units
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
366
Under 5
290
352
5–9
278
399
10–14
315
1,166
15–19
923
1,776
20–24
1,405
968
25–34
766
668
35–44
528
533
45–54
421
274
55–59
216
397
60–64
314
515
65–74
408
239
75–84
189
132
85+
105
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,311 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 11,632 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,588 | 20.1% |
| Median age | 25.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.5%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
1.8%
Other race
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,012 | 84.2% |
| Two or more races | 523 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 499 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 446 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 315 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 259 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 196 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
20.8%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $53,906 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
17.6%
$200k–$300k
26.0%
$300k–$500k
13.6%
$500k–$1M
4.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,200 |
| Median rent / month | $464 |
| Owner occupied | 63.3% |
| Renter occupied | 36.7% |
| Vacant | 15.9% |
| Single-family detached | 73.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 7.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 33.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 41.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% |
| 3 or more | 25.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.8% |
| Electricity | 36.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.7% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,814 | 35.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 612 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,411 | 35.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,307 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,244 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,010 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.4% | 31.0% |
| Married | 34.8% | 39.4% |
| Separated | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 14.9% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
43.5%
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 213 | 1.4% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 0.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,069 | 36.6% |
| High school | 527 | 30.1% |
| College / grad school | 4,362 | 31.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Transportation & utilities
12.1%
Agriculture & mining
11.3%
Retail trade
9.8%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Professional & management
7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.3%
Construction
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Other services
2.8%
Public administration
1.3%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.5% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 2.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 5.3% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.6%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
41.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 27.7% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 26.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.7% |
| Poor mental health | 10.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.0% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 600 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 24.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.9% |
| Public insurance | 29.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,287 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 182 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 112 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,371 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 13,343 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 7,061 | 58.1% |
| Foreign born | 28 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 572 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 115 | 15.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,072 | 14.9% |
| Polish | 1,304 | 9.4% |
| French | 969 | 6.9% |
| Dutch | 506 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 442 | 3.2% |
| English | 256 | 1.8% |
| German | 62 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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