County

Foster County, ND

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  North Dakota

👥3,557Population
💰$81,839Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$161,883Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓47.2%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊0.3%Unemployment▼ 93% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.4%
Asian1.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads47.2% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment0.3% ▼ 93% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate627 (25.4%)
Some College300 (12.1%)
Associates371 (15%)
Bachelors444 (18%)
Graduate Degree725 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 18%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College12.1%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors18.0%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.2%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,839 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$161,882 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$754/mo
Total Housing Units1,843
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
63%
About Foster County, ND

Foster County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,557 residents. With a median age of 43.35, it is a middle-aged county.

Foster County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,838 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.3%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.1% is near the national average.

Housing in Foster County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $161,882 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $754. Homeownership rates are high at 78.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Foster County are primarily White (93.73%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Foster County, ND is a middle-income 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 Foster County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
58421 Carrington 3,043 $84,688 $168,500 $759 0.1% 48.5%
58443 Glenfield 116 $56,667 $56,300 $625 0.0% 36.1%
58445 Grace City 154 $72,500 $120,300 — 1.8% 64.8%
58464 Mchenry 244 $64,167 $155,800 — 2.9% 25.2%

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