Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.43 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 37.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 418 (28%) |
| Some College | 139 (9.3%) |
| Associates | 371 (24.8%) |
| Bachelors | 214 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 344 (23%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $96,064 ▲ 26% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,987 ▼ 30% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $850/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 1,425 |
| Vacant Units | 471 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Burke County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,268 residents. With a median age of 43.46, it is a middle-aged county.
Burke County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $96,064 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 5.1% is well below the national average.
Housing in Burke County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $195,987 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $849. Homeownership rates are high at 79.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Burke County are primarily White (90.92%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Burke County, ND is a middle-income area in North Dakota. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58721 | Bowbells | 426 | $90,833 | $136,500 | $525 | 0.0% | 33.5% |
| 58727 | Columbus | 148 | $103,750 | $257,500 | — | 0.0% | 32.6% |
| 58737 | Flaxton | 148 | $108,500 | — | — | 0.0% | 45.5% |
| 58752 | Lignite | 347 | $87,344 | $123,200 | $728 | 4.2% | 36.7% |
| 58772 | Portal | 164 | $111,406 | $79,100 | $678 | 7.3% | 49.3% |
| 58773 | Powers Lake | 1,035 | $95,833 | $254,600 | $1,051 | 7.5% | 36.9% |