City

Dawson, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Kidder County  ·  North Dakota

👥274Population
💰$64,911Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$188,100Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓39.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 6.6%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
24%
18–24
1%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty3.3% ▼ 67% below avg
College Grads39.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
HS Graduate41 (25.2%)
Some College35 (21.5%)
Associates22 (13.5%)
Bachelors28 (17.2%)
Graduate Degree37 (22.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 21.5%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 17.2%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
HS Grad25.2%
Some College21.5%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors17.2%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,911 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$188,100 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units328
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
21%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
77%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
64%
About Dawson, ND

Dawson is a city in North Dakota, located in Kidder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 274 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Dawson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,911 is near the national average. Approximately 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dawson is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $188,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dawson is moderately educated. 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.43%).

Dawson, ND offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Dawson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58428 274 $64,911 $188,100 4.2% 39.9% 76.5%