City

Des Lacs, ND

1 ZIP code  ·  Ward County  ·  North Dakota

👥216Population
💰$96,000Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$166,700Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.4% Female 42.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Race
White98.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty0.5% ▼ 95% below avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
HS Graduate43 (29.1%)
Some College10 (6.8%)
Associates30 (20.3%)
Bachelors21 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree44 (29.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 29.7%Edu
HS Grad29.1%
Some College6.8%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate29.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98%Renter: 2%Tenure
Owner98.0%
Renter2.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,000 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$166,700 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units102

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
60%
About Des Lacs, ND

Des Lacs is a city in North Dakota, located in Ward County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 216 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Des Lacs is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,000 is above the national average. Approximately 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Des Lacs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 98.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Des Lacs is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.15%).

Des Lacs, ND offers residents above-average earning potential within North Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Des Lacs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
58733 216 $96,000 $166,700 0.0% 43.9% 98.0%