Mitchell, SD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 57301 serves a portion of Mitchell, South Dakota, within Davison County. This community is home to approximately 25,782 residents, with a median age of 27.5 years. The median household income of $56,444 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $259,642 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 30% owner-occupied and 70% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Mitchell is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 29% and an unemployment rate of 5.3%, 57301 reflects the economic character of Davison County in South Dakota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 25,782 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 11,222 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $56,444 | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $259,642 | ↓ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | ↑ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 4.6% | ↓ 60% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 29% | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 27.5 yrs | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 30% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 70% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 13,406 | — |