City

Cathay, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Wells County  ·  North Dakota

👥221Population
💰$127,132Median HH Income▲ 67% above avg
🎂28.1Median Age
🏠$164,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓60.2%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White99.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
29%
5–17
19%
25–44
35%
45–64
7%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.75
Below Poverty1.4% ▼ 86% below avg
College Grads60.2% ▲ 55% above avg
HS Graduate16 (14.2%)
Some College1 (0.9%)
Associates28 (24.8%)
Bachelors36 (31.9%)
Graduate Degree32 (28.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 14.2%Some College: 0.9%Associates: 24.8%Bachelors: 31.9%Graduate: 28.3%Edu
HS Grad14.2%
Some College0.9%
Associates24.8%
Bachelors31.9%
Graduate28.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.1%Renter: 11.9%Tenure
Owner88.1%
Renter11.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
6%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,132 ▲ 67% above avg
Median Home Value$164,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units64
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
28%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
68%
30–45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
36%
1960s–1970s
7%
2000+
52%
About Cathay, ND

Cathay is a city in North Dakota, located in Wells County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 221 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.1 years.

Economically, Cathay is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $127,132 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cathay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cathay is highly educated. 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (99.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cathay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58422 221 $127,132 $164,300 0.0% 60.2% 88.1%