Webster
City in Day County, South Dakota

Webster is a city in Day County, South Dakota, with 1,728 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,857 ft (566 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Butler, 10.5 miles SW.
- 1,728residents (2020 Census)
- 1,857 ftelevation · 566 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 977 / sq mipopulation density
- 57274ZIP code
About Webster
Webster is a city in and the county seat of Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,728 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 1,681 in 2025.
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Living in Webster
- Median household income
- $55,179
- Median home value
- $154,100
- Median rent
- $653/mo
- Median age
- 40.5
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Webster had 1,728 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,728 |
|---|---|
| Density | 977 per sq mi (377 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Webster at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Day County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,728 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.77 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,857 ft (566 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3366° N, 97.5230° W |
| ZIP code | 57274 |
| Official website | webstersd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4669780 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Webster
- Butler10.5 mi SW
- Waubay10.6 mi E
- Bristol10.8 mi W
- Grenville11.1 mi NE
- Roslyn11.2 mi N
- Enemy Swim13.1 mi NE
- Ortley15.4 mi E
- Wallace17.6 mi S
- Bradley18.0 mi S
- Pierpont18.6 mi NW
- Andover19.2 mi W
- Crocker19.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Webster
What county is Webster in?
Webster is in Day County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Webster, SD?
1,728 people lived in Webster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Webster, SD?
The ZIP code of Webster is 57274.
What is the elevation of Webster?
1,857 feet (566 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Webster?
Butler (10.5 mi), Waubay (10.6 mi), Bristol (10.8 mi), Grenville (11.1 mi), Roslyn (11.2 mi).
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