Brookings city, SD

ZIP 57006 — 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 Brookings city, SD (57006)

Median Income

$64,818

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,464

Wealth inflow

Population

23,838

Unemployment

2.9%

0.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,464 for ZIP 57006 (Brookings 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

2.9%-21% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-53% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.1%-48% vs US avg

745

Establishments

13,639

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.3%
Construction3.8%
Manufacturing20.1%
Wholesale trade0.5%
Retail trade10.1%
Transportation, utilities1.3%
Information2.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.3%
Professional, scientific, management9.0%
Education, health care, social30.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.9%
Other services2.4%
Public administration2.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 57006 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 10.3%, median income fell 0.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.3%.

Median Income

$64,818

-14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate