County

Steele County, ND

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  North Dakota

👥1,638Population
💰$68,180Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$143,392Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate407 (34.9%)
Some College55 (4.7%)
Associates250 (21.4%)
Bachelors116 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree339 (29%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 21.4%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 29%Edu
HS Grad34.9%
Some College4.7%
Associates21.4%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate29.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,180 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$143,391 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$621/mo
Total Housing Units986
Vacant Units305

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Steele County, ND

Steele County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,638 residents. With a median age of 47.91, it is a mature county.

Steele County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,180 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Steele County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $143,391 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $620. Homeownership rates are high at 75.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Steele County are primarily White (95.18%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Steele County, ND is a solidly middle-class area in North Dakota. The 4 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 Steele County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
58230 Finley 586 $90,221 $101,200 $608 2.2% 36.0%
58046 Hope 646 $61,250 $161,300 $632 6.3% 30.1%
58056 Luverne 217 $29,291 0.0% 62.6%