County

Cavalier County, ND

11 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  North Dakota

👥3,496Population
💰$68,393Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$130,588Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓42.6%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 3.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian0.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads42.6% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.3%)
HS Graduate595 (25.5%)
Some College291 (12.5%)
Associates451 (19.3%)
Bachelors431 (18.5%)
Graduate Degree556 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 25.5%Some College: 12.5%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 18.5%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad25.5%
Some College12.5%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors18.5%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83%Renter: 17%Tenure
Owner83.0%
Renter17.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,393 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$130,588 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units1,983
Vacant Units515

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%
About Cavalier County, ND

Cavalier County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,496 residents. With a median age of 47.09, it is a mature county.

Cavalier County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,393 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.6%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.9% is well below the national average.

Housing in Cavalier County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $130,588 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $834. Homeownership rates are high at 83.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cavalier County are primarily White (92.48%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Cavalier County, ND is a solidly middle-class area in North Dakota. The 11 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 Codes in Cavalier County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
58311 Alsen 65 $79,375 $94,000 0.0% 25.7%
58249 Langdon 2,363 $64,805 $145,000 $818 0.7% 43.5%
58260 Milton 203 $67,813 $84,700 15.7% 29.5%
58352 Munich 410 $77,237 $118,400 1.0% 48.3%
58355 Nekoma 22 $130,625 $62,500 0.0% 37.5%
58269 Osnabrock 155 $36,500 $55,000 $1,094 1.5% 19.7%
58372 Sarles 119 $106,250 0.0% 44.4%
58281 Wales 60 $123,833 $77,300 0.0% 67.6%