Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 75% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 941 (33.7%) |
| Some College | 339 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 538 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 330 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 634 (22.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,253 ▼ 11% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $120,273 ▼ 57% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $623/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,419 |
| Vacant Units | 459 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Wells County is located in North Dakota and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,250 residents. With a median age of 46.57, it is a mature county.
Wells County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,253 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.6% is near the national average.
Housing in Wells County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $120,273 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $623. Homeownership rates are high at 75.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Wells County are primarily White (95.44%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Wells 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58418 | Bowdon | 336 | $58,438 | $80,800 | $600 | 0.0% | 44.0% |
| 58422 | Cathay | 221 | $127,132 | $164,300 | — | 0.0% | 60.2% |
| 58438 | Fessenden | 688 | $66,172 | $78,800 | $605 | 0.3% | 29.4% |
| 58341 | Harvey | 2,642 | $62,375 | $131,700 | $631 | 1.1% | 31.8% |
| 58451 | Hurdsfield | 43 | $59,773 | $112,500 | — | 0.0% | 21.1% |
| 58486 | Sykeston | 145 | $120,750 | $97,000 | — | 13.5% | 23.5% |