County

Rolette County, ND

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  North Dakota

👥12,099Population
💰$59,505Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$98,916Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.5%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3.2%Race
White18.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.6%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.28
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,437 (23.4%)
Some College970 (15.8%)
Associates1,408 (22.9%)
Bachelors1,158 (18.8%)
Graduate Degree1,127 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 18.8%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College15.8%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors18.8%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,505 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$98,915 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$501/mo
Total Housing Units4,654
Vacant Units958

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Rolette County, ND

Rolette County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,099 residents. With a median age of 31.29, it is a relatively young county.

Rolette County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,505 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Rolette County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $98,915 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $500. Homeownership rates are high at 64.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Rolette County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 18.5%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Rolette County, ND is a solidly middle-class 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 Codes in Rolette County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
58316 Belcourt 5,902 $54,611 $82,300 $467 6.2% 41.5%
58329 Dunseith 2,779 $51,283 $84,800 $410 6.3% 27.4%
58353 Mylo 119 $128,750 $175,000 $663 0.0% 14.1%
58366 Rolette 793 $89,583 $141,900 $436 2.5% 40.0%
58367 Rolla 1,485 $55,313 $150,200 $695 9.0% 37.9%
58369 Saint John 1,012 $85,066 $116,700 $694 2.7% 39.9%