County

Dickey County, ND

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  North Dakota

👥5,095Population
💰$64,563Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$168,844Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 3.9%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic4.1%
Black3.9%
Asian1.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (1.1%)
HS Graduate836 (28.2%)
Some College271 (9.1%)
Associates477 (16.1%)
Bachelors547 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree803 (27.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 28.2%Some College: 9.1%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 18.4%Graduate: 27.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad28.2%
Some College9.1%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors18.4%
Graduate27.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.6%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.6%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,563 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$168,843 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units2,345
Vacant Units400

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Dickey County, ND

Dickey County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,095 residents. With a median age of 38.57, it is a middle-aged county.

Dickey County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,563 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.9% is near the national average.

Housing in Dickey County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $168,843 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $759. Homeownership rates are high at 78.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Dickey County are primarily White (91.22%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Dickey County, ND is a solidly middle-class area in North Dakota. The 4 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 Dickey County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
58436 Ellendale 1,665 $56,008 $177,200 $786 3.9% 50.5%
58441 Fullerton 358 $86,477 $152,500 0.0% 35.1%
58474 Oakes 2,739 $66,900 $165,900 $743 2.4% 45.1%