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Brookings, SD
City in Brookings County, South Dakota. ZIP codes: 57007.
Population
23,948
Land area
14sq mi
People per sq mi
1,716
ZIP codes
1
Brookings and its ZIP codes
Brookings at a glance
- Brookings is about 143 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $63,493, 15% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,500 (3% above South Dakota) and median rent is $889 a month.
Local data for Brookings, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brookings, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,493
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$265,500
Median rent
$889/mo
Homeownership
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher
47.5%
Median age
24.7
Average commute
12.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,832), Norwegian Americans (2,729), Irish Americans (2,454).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brookings County. PPP loans are for Brookings.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,550
19,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
PPP loans
$146K
3 loans, 9 jobs reported
How people get to work
Brookings, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 12.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brookings, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
25.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone25 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brookings, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Brookings
1 in or overlapping Brookings. Population shown
Cities near Brookings
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AuroraTown | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| VolgaCity | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| BushnellTown | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Rolland ColonyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| BruceCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WhiteCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Newdale ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| SinaiTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Norfeld ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| NundaTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| ElktonCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| ArlingtonCity | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| WardTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Spring Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| EstellineCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| FlandreauCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brookings, SD in?
- Brookings is in Brookings County, South Dakota.
- What ZIP codes are in Brookings, SD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brookings include 57007.
- What is the population of Brookings, SD?
- About 23,948 people live in Brookings, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brookings?
- Nearby places include Aurora (5.2 mi), Volga (6.8 mi), Bushnell (7.3 mi), Rolland Colony (10 mi), Bruce (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023