City

Bowdon, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Wells County  ·  North Dakota

👥336Population
💰$58,438Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$80,800Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓44.0%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.6% Female 46.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.7%Other: 0.3%Race
White99.7%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
1%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.92
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads44.0% ▲ 14% above avg
HS Graduate75 (28.2%)
Some College56 (21.1%)
Associates18 (6.8%)
Bachelors36 (13.5%)
Graduate Degree81 (30.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 21.1%Associates: 6.8%Bachelors: 13.5%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
HS Grad28.2%
Some College21.1%
Associates6.8%
Bachelors13.5%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,438 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$80,800 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$600/mo
Total Housing Units223
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
58%
About Bowdon, ND

Bowdon is a city in North Dakota, located in Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 336 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Bowdon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,438 is below the national average. Approximately 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bowdon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $600 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowdon is well-educated. 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.7%).

Bowdon, ND offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Bowdon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58418 336 $58,438 $80,800 $600 0.0% 44.0% 82.3%