County

Ransom County, ND

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  North Dakota

👥5,640Population
💰$75,072Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🏠$176,289Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓38.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.6%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.6%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.0%
Asian0.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (1%)
HS Graduate1,223 (33.5%)
Some College484 (13.2%)
Associates498 (13.6%)
Bachelors607 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree808 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.5%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.5%
Some College13.2%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,072 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$176,288 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units2,583
Vacant Units236

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Ransom County, ND

Ransom County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,640 residents. With a median age of 43.17, it is a middle-aged county.

Ransom County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,071 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.1%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.5% is near the national average.

Housing in Ransom County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $176,288 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $716. Homeownership rates are high at 75.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ransom County are primarily White (92.59%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Ransom 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 Ransom County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
58027 Enderlin 1,433 $73,021 $150,000 $867 0.9% 33.8%
58033 Fort Ransom 356 $109,375 $211,400 $348 3.4% 42.4%
58054 Lisbon 3,332 $74,231 $196,300 $691 2.7% 42.2%
58057 Mcleod 295 $49,327 $112,500 — 0.0% 24.9%
58068 Sheldon 224 $80,089 $75,000 — 2.1% 33.5%

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