Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.3% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 384 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,480 (20.8%) |
| Some College | 4,476 (11%) |
| Associates | 6,877 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 5,954 (14.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,658 (35.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,782 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,705 ▼ 10% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $978/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 33,706 |
| Vacant Units | 2,694 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Grand Forks County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 19 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 72,633 residents. With a median age of 32.19, it is a relatively young county.
Grand Forks County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $67,781 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.6%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Grand Forks County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $249,705 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $977.
The residents of Grand Forks County are primarily White (82.12%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Grand Forks County, ND is a solidly middle-class area in North Dakota. The 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58214 | Arvilla | 363 | $130,313 | — | — | 0.0% | 72.8% |
| 58228 | Emerado | 687 | $66,339 | $176,600 | $735 | 3.7% | 35.7% |
| 58235 | Gilby | 609 | $74,688 | $111,000 | $1,063 | 2.1% | 48.4% |
| 58201 | Grand Forks | 42,003 | $69,120 | $274,000 | $966 | 2.9% | 52.4% |
| 58202 | Grand Forks | 3,035 | $29,464 | — | $1,344 | 9.4% | 94.4% |
| 58203 | Grand Forks | 16,308 | $57,905 | $202,500 | $932 | 1.4% | 47.5% |
| 58204 | Grand Forks Afb | 1,879 | $72,955 | — | $1,621 | 1.6% | 61.1% |
| 58251 | Larimore | 1,955 | $93,155 | $213,600 | $680 | 2.1% | 34.6% |
| 58256 | Manvel | 801 | $85,625 | $208,300 | $1,182 | 1.0% | 46.5% |
| 58258 | Mekinock | 269 | $48,500 | $98,500 | — | 7.8% | 33.5% |
| 58266 | Niagara | 78 | $86,250 | $86,700 | — | 0.0% | 40.3% |
| 58267 | Northwood | 1,483 | $87,500 | $203,500 | $758 | 0.5% | 49.6% |
| 58275 | Reynolds | 812 | $92,917 | $216,300 | $1,388 | 1.9% | 43.5% |
| 58278 | Thompson | 2,116 | $103,571 | $314,400 | $719 | 1.9% | 51.9% |