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Tea, SD
City in Lincoln County, South Dakota. ZIP codes: 57064.
Population
6,786
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,792
ZIP codes
1
Tea and its ZIP codes
Tea at a glance
- Tea is about 150 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $120,139, 60% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $351,100 (36% above South Dakota) and median rent is $1,220 a month.
Local data for Tea, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tea, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$120,139
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$1,220/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
47.1%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,407), Norwegian Americans (1,380), Swedish Americans (298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Tea.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 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
How people get to work
Tea, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled3.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tea, 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
85° / 7°F
28.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tea, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
6.3%
U.S. 12.1% -5.8 pts
Smoking
12.3%
U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
ZIP codes in Tea
1 in or overlapping Tea. Population shown
Cities near Tea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrisburgCity | 6.7 mi | 4.8 |
| LennoxCity | 8.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Sioux FallsCity | 8.4 mi | 83.6 |
| WorthingCity | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| ShindlerCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| ChancellorTown | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| AndersonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Pine Lakes AdditionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HartfordCity | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| Meadow View AdditionCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| CrooksCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| RowenaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Renner CornerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| ParkerCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| DavisTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| BrandonCity | 16 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tea, SD in?
- Tea is in Lincoln County, South Dakota.
- What ZIP codes are in Tea, SD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tea include 57064.
- What is the population of Tea, SD?
- About 6,786 people live in Tea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tea?
- Nearby places include Harrisburg (6.7 mi), Lennox (8.1 mi), Sioux Falls (8.4 mi), Worthing (9.3 mi), Shindler (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023