County

Mercer County, ND

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  North Dakota

👥8,419Population
💰$80,740Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$200,286Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓44.7%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.4%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic2.8%
Black1.2%
Asian0.9%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.7% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,246 (22.7%)
Some College695 (12.7%)
Associates1,033 (18.8%)
Bachelors1,141 (20.8%)
Graduate Degree1,328 (24.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 20.8%Graduate: 24.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College12.7%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors20.8%
Graduate24.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,740 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$200,286 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units4,694
Vacant Units1,062

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Mercer County, ND

Mercer County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,419 residents. With a median age of 43.23, it is a middle-aged county.

Mercer County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $80,740 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.7% is near the national average.

Housing in Mercer County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $200,286 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,048. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Mercer County are primarily White (91.11%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Mercer County, ND is a middle-income area in North Dakota. The 5 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 Mercer County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
58523 Beulah 3,277 $85,600 $199,900 $1,092 1.0% 44.6%
58541 Golden Valley 517 $112,188 $232,100 — 3.1% 57.4%
58545 Hazen 3,278 $73,229 $208,400 $994 2.8% 46.5%
58571 Stanton 839 $55,694 $119,300 — 0.6% 29.5%
58580 Zap 508 $107,222 $251,800 $1,125 0.0% 46.5%

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