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Brookings County

Population: 34,375 · 8 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
34,375
People
Median age
28
Housing
Total households
13,798
Income
Median household income
$70,064
Housing
Total housing units
15,179
Employment
Employment rate
66.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
42.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
94.9%
County details
Local time 04:35:47(CT)
NameBrookings
Total ZIP codes8total
ZIP codes (by type)
6 Standard1 PO Box1 Unique
Area code605
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates44.3766745, -96.7977971
Land area792.2 sq miles(2,051.8 km²)

Map of Brookings county, South Dakota with ZIP codes

Map of Brookings County, South Dakota and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Brookings County

Compare the largest cities in Brookings County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Brookings23,377$63,4932ZIPs
Volga2,113$78,8281ZIPs
Aurora1,047$95,9521ZIPs
Elkton755$69,6881ZIPs
White537$67,6391ZIPs
Bruce210$55,0001ZIPs
Sinai99$56,8751ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Brookings County

Review the most populated postal areas across Brookings County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
57006Brookings$66,33724,271
57071Volga$77,1383,134
57007Brookings1,604
57026Elkton$80,5681,436
57002Aurora$93,2141,393
57276White$67,6391,390
57220Bruce$86,094766
57061Sinai$56,87599

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS