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ZIP 57006

Pop. 24,192·Brookings County·14th most expensive ZIP in South Dakota
Median rent (all units)
$1,100/mo
Year-over-Year
-21.0%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$865
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 57006 · $1,100
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$950
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$950/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,200/yr
At $1,100/mo median
Location
StateSD
CountyBrookings County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 21.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-21.0% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 57006 (Brookings, SD) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,192
Median income
$66,337
Median age
28.7
Renters
48.3%
Age distribution
21.2%
36.4%
20.1%
13.9%
Under 1821.2%
18–3436.4%
35–5420.1%
55–648.3%
65+13.9%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
86.4%
White86.4%
Black1.4%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian4.4%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
22.2%
29.1%
46.4%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+46.4%
Housing tenure
51.7%
48.3%
Owner51.7%
Renter48.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 57006 in Brookings, SD has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,838 → $66,337
up 18.8%
Population
22,749 → 24,192
up 6.3%
Renter share
47.1% → 48.3%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
49.1% → 46.4%
-2.7 pts
Median age
27.9 → 28.7
+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $55,838 to $66,337 across the same window, up 18.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 57006 in Brookings, SD adding about 1,443 residents over the five-year window, up 6.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.1% to 46.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 57006 covers Brookings, SD. The median rent here is $1,100/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($66,337/yr), ZIP 57006 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 21.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 57006?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 57006 (Brookings, SD) is $1,100. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 57006 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 57006's median rent of $1,100/mo is $865 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 57006 compare to other ZIPs in South Dakota?

ZIP 57006 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in South Dakota, ranking #14 out of 16 ZIPs at $1,100/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 57006?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,100/mo in ZIP 57006. The local median household income is $66,337/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 57006?

Rent in ZIP 57006 has decreased 21.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 57006 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 57006 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,100/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($66,337/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 57006 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 57006 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.3% of ZIP 57006 households are renters, while 51.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 57006 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 57006 compare to the rest of Brookings?

ZIP 57006 sits right at the Brookings citywide median of $1,100/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 57006 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 57006 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,100/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 57006's median household income ($66,337/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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