Housing data for Wellington Township, SD
Wellington Township, SD has an estimated 555 residents and 186 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Minnehaha County.
4.3% of households rent.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+265.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 555 (±366)
- Housing units
- 186 (±102)
- Households that rent
- 4.3%
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +265.1%
What stands out in Wellington Township
Median home value: $626,900 (±$160,780) in Wellington Township, higher than in Minnehaha County ($287,600).
Households that rent: 4.3% (±7.3 points) in Wellington Township, lower than in Minnehaha County (36.9%).
Median real estate taxes: $5,938 (±$775) in Wellington Township, higher than in Minnehaha County ($3,281).
Median household income: $136,563 (±$12,358) in Wellington Township, higher than in Minnehaha County ($76,880).
Housing in Wellington Township at a glance
- Renters and owners: 4.3% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $136,563 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $626,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,627 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $5,938 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Bedrooms: 100.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 41.5% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 68.3% heat with propane (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 29.2 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +265.1% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 0.0% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Wellington Township against Minnehaha County, its state and the nation
| Wellington Township | Minnehaha County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 555 (±366) | 203,289 (exact) | 907,428 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 186 (±102) | 89,418 (±117) | 408,584 (±422) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 4.3% (±7.3 points) | 36.9% (±1.2 points) | 31.4% (±0.5 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $978 (±$18) | $946 (±$11) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $136,563 (±$12,358) | $76,880 (±$2,510) | $75,081 (±$888) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $626,900 (±$160,780) | $287,600 (±$5,329) | $257,400 (±$3,051) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $5,938 (±$775) | $3,281 (±$66) | $2,724 (±$28) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 41.5% (±37.7 points) | 42.0% (±1.5 points) | 49.8% (±0.7 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 29.2 minutes (±5.9) | 17.8 minutes (±0.5) | 17.8 minutes (±0.2) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 97.3% (±5.8 points) | 92.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.6% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 34.4 years (±25.2) | 36.0 years (±0.2) | 38.0 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Wellington Township covers 35.5 square miles of land, about 16 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Wellington Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 152 (±92) | 555 (±366) | +265.1% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 101 (±44) | 186 (±102) | +84.2% | Not a measurable change |
| Median home value | $201,400 (±$59,095) | $626,900 (±$160,780) | +211.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $84,500 (±$19,185) | $136,563 (±$12,358) | +61.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,329 (±$259) | $2,627 (±$292) | +97.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,125 (±$3,063) | $5,938 (±$775) | +90.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 0.0% (±27.5 points) | 4.3% (±7.3 points) | +4.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Wellington Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57035 | 22% | 1,591 | $745 | $326,500 | $99,565 |
| 57033 | 11% | 5,576 | $938 | $289,600 | $105,560 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Wellington Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Township | 5.1 mi | — | $359,300 | 0.0% |
| Spring Valley Township (McCook County) | 5.7 mi | — | $409,400 | 8.2% |
| Brothersfield Township | 5.8 mi | — | $350,000 | 0.0% |
| Wall Lake Township | 6.3 mi | — | $388,600 | 0.0% |
| Humboldt | 6.8 mi | $745 | $227,700 | 10.9% |
| Home Township | 7.2 mi | — | $445,700 | 0.0% |
| Greenland Township | 7.4 mi | — | $524,300 | 20.2% |
| Monroe | 8.2 mi | $750 | $48,900 | 22.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Wellington Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $941 | $1,044 | $1,228 | $1,694 | $2,053 |
HUD income limits for Wellington Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,950 | $41,550 | $66,500 |
| 2 people | $28,500 | $47,500 | $76,000 |
| 3 people | $32,050 | $53,450 | $85,500 |
| 4 people | $35,600 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $64,100 | $102,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,850 | $110,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,600 | $117,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $78,350 | $125,350 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $118,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wellington Township
What is the average home value in Wellington Township, SD?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $626,900 (±$160,780) for owner-occupied homes in Wellington Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Wellington Township?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Wellington Township, SD is $2,627 (±$292) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Wellington Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Wellington Township, SD is $5,938 (±$775) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How long is the average commute in Wellington Township?
Workers who live in Wellington Township, SD take an average of 29.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Wellington Township growing?
In Wellington Township, the number of residents went from 152 in 2015–2019 to 555 in 2020–2024 (+265.1%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Wellington Township?
The ZIP codes that cover Wellington Township are 57035, 57033.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 57035?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 57035 is $745 (±$45) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Sioux Falls, SD HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Wellington township, Minnehaha County, South Dakota (county subdivision:69940, in state:46 county:099).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .