City

Carrington, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Foster County  ·  North Dakota

👥3,043Population
💰$84,688Median HH Income▲ 11% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$168,500Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓48.5%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊0.1%Unemployment▼ 99% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 3%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.4%
Asian1.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 14% below avg
College Grads48.5% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment0.1% ▼ 99% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate559 (26%)
Some College260 (12.1%)
Associates283 (13.2%)
Bachelors389 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree655 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 26%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad26.0%
Some College12.1%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$84,688 ▲ 11% above avg
Median Home Value$168,500 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units1,504
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
73%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
62%
About Carrington, ND

Carrington is a city in North Dakota, located in Foster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,043 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Carrington is a middle-income community. The median household income of $84,688 is near the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Carrington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $759 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carrington is well-educated. 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.66%).

Carrington, ND offers residents above-average earning potential within North Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Carrington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58421 3,043 $84,688 $168,500 $759 0.1% 48.5% 75.7%