City

Cogswell, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Sargent County  ·  North Dakota

👥330Population
💰$61,094Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂57.2Median Age
🏠$83,600Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 2.1%Other: 7.6%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic2.1%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
17%
45–64
28%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
HS Graduate87 (36.9%)
Some College36 (15.3%)
Associates55 (23.3%)
Bachelors27 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree31 (13.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 13.1%Edu
HS Grad36.9%
Some College15.3%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate13.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,094 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$83,600 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$514/mo
Total Housing Units199
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
64%
About Cogswell, ND

Cogswell is a city in North Dakota, located in Sargent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 330 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.2 years.

Economically, Cogswell is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,094 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cogswell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $514 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cogswell is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cogswell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58017 330 $61,094 $83,600 $514 2.0% 24.6% 64.3%