Watertown, SD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 57201 serves a portion of Watertown, South Dakota, within Codington County. This community is home to approximately 11,771 residents, with a median age of 43.6 years. The median household income of $56,393 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $265,047 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 37% owner-occupied and 63% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Watertown is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 99 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 18% and an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 57201 reflects the economic character of Codington County in South Dakota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 11,771 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,195 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $56,393 | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $265,047 | ↓ 12% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 99 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 15.1% | ↑ 32% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 18% | ↓ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,120 | — |