Brookings
City in Brookings County, South Dakota
Brookings is a city in Brookings County, South Dakota, with 23,377 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,621 ft (494 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aurora, 5.3 miles E.
- 23,377residents (2020 Census)
- 1,621 ftelevation · 494 m
- 14.1 sq miland area · 36.6 km²
- 1,656 / sq mipopulation density
- 57006main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Brookings
Brookings is a city in and the county seat of Brookings County, South Dakota, United States. It is located 60 miles (97 km) north of the state’s largest city, Sioux Falls. The population was 23,377 at the 2020 census, making it the fourth most populous city in South Dakota, and was estimated to be 24,312 in 2023. It is home to South Dakota State University, the state's largest institution of higher education. Also in Brookings are the South Dakota Art Museum, the Children's Museum of South Dakota, the annual Brookings Summer Arts Festival, and the headquarters of several manufacturing companies and agricultural operations.
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Living in Brookings
- Median household income
- $63,493
- Median home value
- $265,500
- Median rent
- $889/mo
- Median age
- 24.7
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Brookings had 23,377 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,377 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,656 per sq mi (640 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brookings at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Brookings County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,377 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.11 sq mi (36.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,621 ft (494 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3024° N, 96.7853° W |
| ZIP codes | 57006, 57007 |
| Official website | cityofbrookings.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4607580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Brookings
- Aurora5.3 mi E
- Volga6.9 mi W
- Bushnell7.3 mi E
- Rolland Colony10.0 mi E
- Bruce10.7 mi NW
- White11.5 mi NE
- Newdale Colony12.9 mi E
- Sinai13.4 mi W
- Norfeld Colony14.1 mi NE
- Nunda15.2 mi SW
- Elkton15.8 mi E
- Arlington17.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Brookings
What county is Brookings in?
Brookings is in Brookings County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Brookings, SD?
23,377 people lived in Brookings at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brookings, SD?
The main ZIP code is 57006. Other ZIP codes: 57007.
What is the elevation of Brookings?
1,621 feet (494 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brookings?
Aurora (5.3 mi), Volga (6.9 mi), Bushnell (7.3 mi), Rolland Colony (10.0 mi), Bruce (10.7 mi).
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