City

Carson, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  North Dakota

👥656Population
💰$56,875Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$78,000Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 1.2%Asian: 1.8%Other: 1.8%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.8%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (2.4%)
HS Graduate178 (39.5%)
Some College31 (6.9%)
Associates95 (21.1%)
Bachelors60 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree76 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College6.9%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,875 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$78,000 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$621/mo
Total Housing Units420
Vacant Units131

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
62%
About Carson, ND

Carson is a city in North Dakota, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 656 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Carson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,875 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $621 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carson is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.38%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58529 656 $56,875 $78,000 $621 3.1% 30.2% 84.1%