Mitchell, SD: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Mitchell, SD is a small incorporated city located in Davison County in the state of South Dakota. Our data estimates 15,679 residents, places it at 43.730°N, 98.034°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Mitchell, SD?

What is the population of Mitchell, SD?

Mitchell has an estimated population of 15,679. That makes it the 6th largest of 382 places in South Dakota, placing it among the state's ten biggest, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in South Dakota has about 287 residents, so Mitchell is many dozens of times larger than a typical place in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in South Dakota with a similar population include Yankton (14,872), Pierre (14,659), Huron (13,427), Spearfish (12,836), Vermillion (10,926). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Mitchell differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Mitchell?

Mitchell has about 1,365 people per square mile (527 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within South Dakota, it is denser than about 90% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Mitchell use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Mitchell: 57301. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 5 are assigned to the Upper Midwest and northern Plains (Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, the Dakotas and Wisconsin). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Mitchell in?

Mitchell is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Box Elder, SD, about 253 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Mitchell located in South Dakota?

Mitchell lies in the eastern part of South Dakota, at 43.730° north latitude and 98.034° west longitude. The state capital, Pierre, is about 122 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Sioux Center, IA, roughly 104 miles to the southeast, which shows how near Mitchell is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Sioux Falls, SD, 66 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Mitchell, SD?

The closest listed place to Mitchell is Huron, SD, 44.6 miles to the north. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Mitchell in?

Mitchell is in Davison County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 46035. The county contains 3 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 2 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Mount Vernon (436), Ethan (322). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Mitchell from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Mitchell is closest to Denver, CO at about 446 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,276 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Mitchell?

Yes. Our data lists 6 other places named Mitchell: Mitchell, IN (4,249), Mitchell, NE (1,623), Mitchell, IL (1,247), Mitchell, GA (189), Mitchell, IA (130), Mitchell, OR (121). When you search for Mitchell, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Mitchell in Davison County, South Dakota.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.