Alcester city, SD

ZIP 57001 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Alcester city, SD (57001)

Median Income

$72,885

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+95

Wealth inflow

Population

1,550

Unemployment

0.9%

2.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 95 for ZIP 57001 (Alcester city, SD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

0.9%-76% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-79% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.6%-18% vs US avg

Establishments

343

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining10.0%
Construction7.5%
Manufacturing22.6%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade10.9%
Transportation, utilities10.1%
Information0.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management6.2%
Education, health care, social17.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services3.8%
Other services3.6%
Public administration0.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 57001 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 11.0%, median income rose 8.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.9%.

Median Income

$72,885

-3% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate