County

Emmons County, ND

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  North Dakota

👥3,291Population
💰$67,423Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$117,113Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.5%Race
White94.1%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.4%
Asian1.2%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.9%)
HS Graduate708 (31.7%)
Some College222 (9.9%)
Associates471 (21.1%)
Bachelors296 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree518 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College9.9%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.9%Renter: 18.1%Tenure
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,423 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$117,113 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$683/mo
Total Housing Units2,065
Vacant Units540

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
62%
About Emmons County, ND

Emmons County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,291 residents. With a median age of 51.98, it is a mature county.

Emmons County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,422 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.8% is well below the national average.

Housing in Emmons County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $117,113 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $682. Homeownership rates are high at 81.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Emmons County are primarily White (94.07%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Emmons County, ND is a solidly middle-class 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 Codes in Emmons County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
58524 Braddock 82 $81,250 0.0% 36.6%
58542 Hague 236 $44,107 $102,000 $1,583 1.2% 24.7%
58544 Hazelton 526 $91,250 $147,200 $875 1.8% 38.9%
58549 Kintyre 251 $59,861 $187,500 0.0% 53.3%
58552 Linton 1,460 $64,352 $106,100 $538 3.1% 37.1%
58573 Strasburg 736 $65,000 $98,300 $543 0.3% 31.7%