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Harrisburg, SD
City in Lincoln County, South Dakota. ZIP codes: 57032.
Population
8,519
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,786
ZIP codes
1
Harrisburg and its ZIP codes
Harrisburg at a glance
- Harrisburg is about 149 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 14th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $108,724 a year, 45% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,200 (21% above South Dakota) and median rent is $1,362 a month.
Local data for Harrisburg, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Harrisburg, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,724
Poverty rate
0.5%
Median home value
$312,200
Median rent
$1,362/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
43.8%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,030), Norwegian Americans (1,048), Irish Americans (754).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Harrisburg.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,490
30,502 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,853
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$400M
FY 2026, $6,142 per person
PPP loans
$20.9M
373 loans, 2,430 jobs reported
How people get to work
Harrisburg, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Harrisburg, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
870
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 6°F
27.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harrisburg, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
5.4%
U.S. 12.1% -6.7 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Harrisburg
1 in or overlapping Harrisburg. Population shown
Cities near Harrisburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShindlerCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| TeaCity | 6.7 mi | 3.8 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| WorthingCity | 7.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Sioux FallsCity | 8.5 mi | 83.6 |
| Pine Lakes AdditionCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CantonCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| LennoxCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| BrandonCity | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| Meadow View AdditionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Larchwood, IACity | 14 mi | 1 |
| ChancellorTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Valley SpringsCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| Inwood, IACity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harrisburg, SD in?
- Harrisburg is in Lincoln County, South Dakota.
- What ZIP codes are in Harrisburg, SD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Harrisburg include 57032.
- What is the population of Harrisburg, SD?
- About 8,519 people live in Harrisburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harrisburg?
- Nearby places include Shindler (4.1 mi), Tea (6.7 mi), Anderson (7.6 mi), Worthing (7.8 mi), Sioux Falls (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023