Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 12.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.8% ▼ 63% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 119 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,000 (25.3%) |
| Some College | 983 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 1,541 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,406 (17.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,864 (23.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $95,873 ▲ 26% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $365,726 ▲ 31% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,192/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 7,125 |
| Vacant Units | 1,793 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
McKenzie County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,340 residents. With a median age of 31.32, it is a relatively young county.
McKenzie County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $95,872 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.8%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is above the national average.
Housing in McKenzie County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $365,726 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,192.
The residents of McKenzie County are primarily White (73.14%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
McKenzie County, ND is a middle-income area in North Dakota. The 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58831 | Alexander | 1,100 | $133,750 | $384,100 | $1,396 | 0.4% | 28.4% |
| 58835 | Arnegard | 1,003 | $134,595 | $423,600 | — | 1.4% | 51.7% |
| 58838 | Cartwright | 306 | $63,571 | $250,000 | — | 0.0% | 36.4% |
| 58847 | Keene | 226 | $81,464 | — | — | 0.0% | 48.7% |
| 58757 | Mandaree | 1,130 | $99,432 | $171,300 | $829 | 5.0% | 35.5% |
| 58854 | Watford City | 9,345 | $88,234 | $387,700 | $1,212 | 1.8% | 43.7% |