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Watertown city, SD
ZIP 57201 — 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 Watertown city, SD (57201)
Median Income
$64,809
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
+1,620
Wealth inflow
Population
26,375
Unemployment
2.1%
1.6pp below US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,620 for ZIP 57201 (Watertown 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.
Historical Trends in 57201 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population grew 3.1%, median income fell 4.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.2%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,809 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| Establishments | 1,166 |
| Employees | 14,806 |