Aberdeen, SD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 57401 serves a portion of Aberdeen, South Dakota, within Brown County. This community is home to approximately 19,214 residents, with a median age of 41.9 years. The median household income of $54,740 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $251,803 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 23% owner-occupied and 77% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Aberdeen is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 102 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 43% and an unemployment rate of 4.5%, 57401 reflects the economic character of Brown County in South Dakota.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 19,214 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 17,854 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $54,740 | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $251,803 | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 102 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 7.0% | ↓ 39% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 43% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.9 yrs | ↑ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 23% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 77% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 7,685 | — |